May 29, 2012, Filed Under: ConservationYour Humble Serpent: “Book Snake” and “Book Worm” are unsung Reading Room companions Though seldom spoken of, the “book snake” has been a staple for patrons in the Ransom Center’s reading room for many years, while its smaller cousin, the “book worm” has appeared more recently. The story behind these creatures, often seen draped over the sides of books or nestled between the… read more
May 24, 2012, Filed Under: Research + TeachingHyde Park host provided home away from home for scholars Cultural Compass: Can you tell us about some of your most memorable guests? Martha Campbell: Oh, heavens! Martha Campbell, 73, is not your typical B&B owner. During the time she hosted Ransom Center scholars at her home between 1995 and 2010, Campbell helped one renter woo her future husband, competed… read more
May 23, 2012, Filed Under: AuthorsJames Salter wins 2012 PEN/Malamud Award James Salter, whose archive is housed at the Ransom Center, will receive the 2012 PEN/Malamud Award, which honors excellence in the art of the short story. Salter is the author of more than a dozen books, including novels Light Years (1975), A Sport and a Pastime (1967), The Arm of Flesh… read more
