August 31, 2011, Filed Under: Research + TeachingIn Memoriam: William B. Todd (1919–2011) Not everyone remembers that Harry Ransom was a fisher of minds as well as of rare books and manuscripts. One of his early catches was William B. Todd, an up-and-coming young bibliographer at Harvard’s Houghton Library who had done his graduate work at the University of Chicago. Todd had served… read more
August 31, 2011, Filed Under: Research + TeachingRansom Center Receiving Applications for Research Fellowships in the Humanities The Ransom Center is now receiving applications for its 2012-2013 research fellowships in the humanities. More than 50 fellowships are awarded annually by the Center to support research projects in all areas of the humanities. All applicants must demonstrate the need for substantial on-site use of the Center’s collections and,… read more
August 30, 2011, Filed Under: ConservationWhat was the repair process after removing weights from the "Gone With The Wind" burgundy gown? The Ransom Center has begun conservation work on the gowns from Gone With The Wind, and readers can follow the progress of the project on the Center’s website. Cultural Compass solicited questions from readers, and staff will answer a few of those questions in the coming weeks on this blog.… read more
