Kristin A. Olbertson is Associate Professor of History and Pre-Law Program Coordinator at Alma College. This interview is based on her new book, The Dreadful Word: … [Read more...] about The Author’s Corner with Kristin A. Olbertson
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Christmas at Nomini Hall, Virginia, 1773
"I was waked this morning by Guns fired all round the House. Â The morning is stormy, the wind at South East rains hard. Nelson the Boy who makes my Fire, blacks my … [Read more...] about Christmas at Nomini Hall, Virginia, 1773
The Story Behind Godey’s Lady Book
I am doing a directed reading this semester with a student who is interested in early American material culture. Today we discussed Richard Bushman's The Refinement … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Godey’s Lady Book