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Category: Quarry Farm Testimonials

“It is Mighty Hard to Fully Believe What You Don’t Know”: Mark Twain & Ghosts

“It is Mighty Hard to Fully Believe What You Don’t Know”: Mark Twain & Ghosts

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Dwayne Eutsey

Dwayne Eutsey recounts one of many spooky experiences at Quarry Farm.

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“Meandering at Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“Meandering at Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Center for Mark Twain Studies

Andrew Hebard (University of Miami of Ohio) talks about the unexpected research paths he went down at Quarry Farm

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“Time’s Arrow” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“Time’s Arrow” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Edward Guimont

Edward Guimont talks about the pleasures of two weeks at Quarry Farm, new inspirations, and Star Trek

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Finding Langdon at Quarry Farm (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Finding Langdon at Quarry Farm (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on July 30, 2024August 13, 2024 by Charline Jao

Quarry Farm Fellow Charline Jao relates memorable moments during her time on the East Hill

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Alive Together (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Alive Together (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 by Cindy Hunter Morgan

Cindy Hunter Morgan, the first person to formally receive a fine arts fellowship in the Quarry Farm program, talks about her Twain-inspired creative project

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“Quarry Farm in May 2024: Cemeteries and Caste” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“Quarry Farm in May 2024: Cemeteries and Caste” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on June 27, 2024June 28, 2024 by Susan Gillman

Susan Gillman (UC Santa Cruz) talks about her visit to Quarry Farm and other historic sites in Elmira

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Two Virginia Yankees at CMTS’ Quarry Farm (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Two Virginia Yankees at CMTS’ Quarry Farm (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Stephen Cushman

Stephen Cushman (University of Virginia) talks about his time at Quarry Farm and is inspired to start a new research project

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“Ever The Twain” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“Ever The Twain” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by James Plath

James Plath writes about the challenges/opportunities at Quarry Farm

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“On The Pleasures of Reading at Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“On The Pleasures of Reading at Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Khyl Stephen

Khyl Stephen talks about his time up on the East Hill

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“‘Personal Recollections’ of Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

“‘Personal Recollections’ of Quarry Farm” (A Quarry Farm Testimonial)

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Bernard J. Dobski

Quarry Farm Fellow BJ Dobski (Assumption University) reflects on his time on the East Hill

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