And Irving Batchellor, Washington Irving, Walter D. Edmonds.

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I vote for one of my favorite authors -  Carl Carmer

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From: Linda Norris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 9:18 AM
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Subject: Born in New York


The Native New Yorkers Hall of Fame, a newly chartered organization located
in Sullivan County, is beginning work on an initial traveling exhibit
designed to engage visitors of all ages in discussion about the
accomplishments of those individuals born in New York.   A long list is
already underway, with those easy to think of (those four presidents) and
those less often thought of as New Yorkers (Carl Yaztremski,  L. Frank Baum,
Joan Baez and Herman Melville, to name an eclectic few).

We're interested in hearing about New Yorkers from your area that have made
significant accomplishments in areas such as literature, visual arts,
journalism, popular culture, science, business and education and reform.
Our goal is to develop a broad-based list that represents the diversity of
New York State.

At a later date, the Hall of Fame will be accepting formal nominations; this
information is for the preliminary exhibition, scheduled to open in May,
2003.

If you have names and accomplishments to share, I look forward to hearing
from you.  Thanks for any help you can provide!

Linda Norris
Riverhill
History and Folklife for Museums and Communities
Treadwell, NY  13846