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Introduction
2011 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of William Makepeace Thackeray, writer, artist, editor, and author of Vanity Fair, one of the most popular novels of the 19th century. To celebrate Thackeray’s life and works, Harvard University’s Houghton Library will host a one-day symposium on October 6, 2011.
The symposium will feature talks by three Thackeray scholars, along with tours of the Houghton Library exhibition on Thackeray.Symposium Registration
There is no registration fee, but as space is limited, registration is required. Completed registration forms must be received by September 30, 2011. Registration will cover all symposium sessions and events. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Hotel Information
Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations for the symposium. A limited number of rooms has been reserved for confirmed registrants only at the Sheraton Commander Hotel.
Directions and Parking
See the Directions page for Houghton Library. Information on visitor parking, including purchasing a one-day permit, can be found at the Harvard Campus Services page.
Exhibition Information
The symposium will coincide with the final weeks of the exhibition, “The Adventures of Thackeray in his way through the world,” curated by Heather G. Cole, which features rare books, manuscripts, drawings, and objects from the collections of the Houghton Library, the Morgan Library and Museum, and private collections. The exhibition will run from July 18 through October 15, and is open to visitors during Houghton Library’s normal hours.
Contact Information
For further information about the exhibition or the symposium, please contact Heather G. Cole by telephone at 617-495-2449 or by e-mail at hgcole@fas.harvard.edu.
Symposium Schedule
Thursday, October 6 |
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| 9am - 3pm | Registration (Houghton Library Lobby) | |
| 10- 11am | (Concurrent Morning Events) | |
| Curator’s chat and tour of the exhibition, “The Adventures of Thackeray in his way through the world,” Edison & Newman Room, Houghton Library (sign up at the registration table) Heather G. Cole, Exhibition Curator |
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| Tour of Houghton Library. (Sign up at the registration table)
Led by Dennis Marnon |
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| 11am - 12pm | (Concurrent Morning Events) | |
| Curator’s chat and tour of the exhibition, “The Adventures of Thackeray in his way through the world,” Edison & Newman Room, Houghton Library (sign up at the registration table) Heather G. Cole, Exhibition Curator |
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| Tour of Houghton Library. (Sign up at the registration table) Led by Dennis Marnon |
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| Walking tour of Harvard Yard. Meet in the Houghton Library lobby. (Sign up at the registration table) Led by Peter X. Accardo |
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| 12 - 1:30pm | Lunch on your own. A list of restaurants in Harvard Square is available. | |
| 1:30 - 1:45pm | Welcome and opening remarks (all afternoon sessions are in the Lamont Forum Room) | |
| 1:45 - 2:30pm | John Aplin, “Keeping it in the family: Remembering William Makepeace Thackeray.” | |
| 2:30 - 2:45pm | Questions and discussion. | |
| 2:45 - 3:15pm | Break | |
| 3:15 - 4pm | Sue Lonoff, “When Thackeray Drew Other Writers’ Characters.” | |
| 4 - 4:15pm | Questions and discussion. | |
| 4:15 - 5pm | Peter Shillingsburg, “Uncovering Titmarsh: Charting Book Production in Publisher’s Records.” | |
| 5 - 5:15pm | Questions and discussion. | |
| 5:30 - 7pm | Closing reception, Edison & Newman Room, Houghton Library | |