Comments on: Jamestown, 1907

By: Adam Fielding

Adam Fielding — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:40:04 +0000

Tad,

I think this will be a really interesting way to examine Jamestown without venturing into well-tread territory and documents. The scope of the paper reminds me of a few things I have read on the subject of the “public memory” of such events, and how they change over time. Nice going!

By: Audrey Haugan

Audrey Haugan — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:33:08 +0000

In reference to Amy’s comment above:
“I’m on to the really important points…like where is the closest Dunkin Donuts.”
Now THAT’S my kind of historian: a person with her priorities right!!!!
I agree with Julie this week: humor is essential in this class AND all things….

And I second ALL of you: Tad’s topic is great!

By: Amy Lechner

Amy Lechner — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:57:47 +0000

Tad, this is going to be a great project. I like how you’re thinking of the main points of context–I think that’s what makes your blog so insightful and will be a strength of your paper. It sounds like you have a close to ideal array of sources. I will be thinking about this one.

Also, thanks for your travel tips. Thankfully I have that stuff all worked out so now I’m on to the really important points…like where is the closest Dunkin Donuts. I lived off their coffee while I was in college in Mass. and miss it dearly. The franchises here just don’t compare.

By: julie

julie — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:13:44 +0000

I am really excited on your finds so far. I too have learned things just from your blog. I had no idea Teddy Roosevelt spoke of Jamestown and knowing his colorful character I too would be excited to see what he says. Good luck with the research, I know it can be hard to narrow down a topic when it has so many aspects of interest.

By: Amanda Hobbs

Amanda Hobbs — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:01:36 +0000

Hi Tad! I think you’ve stumbled on a fascinating research topic – wish I’d thought of it first! I did some digging and in addition to the 1907 fountain I saw when visiting Jamestown a month or two ago, there are also other structures still existing from that anniversary year including the Yeardly House and the Dale House (both have been restored in recent years, andthe Dale house was the original exhibit hall). Check out the APVA website and search for 1907 – several hits come up including press releases and in some cases actual maps and documents. Let me know if you’re interested in contacting someone there – I know their PR person and several of the archaeologists. They may be able to help you find if any other sort of research has been done concerning the 1907 celebration.

Thanks for your comment on my blog – it was a great suggestion, one which I had been contemplating. Good to know I was on the right track!

By: Audrey Haugan

Audrey Haugan — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 06:17:54 +0000

You must be tired of all my comments on your blogs, but your stream-of-consciousness approach just brings out the English major and writer in me, I guess. I tend also to be a “follow the research” type of person. You seem to have stumbled into some fertile research possibilities! I’ve been fascinated by the Columbian Exhibition for some time, but must admit (with shame, as a native Virginian) that I had never heard of (or possibly forgotten) a 1907 exhibition in Jamestown (nor do I remember having heard the word Ter-Centennial). So you’ve already taught me two new things.

Sounds like you have some pretty rich and fun research ahead!