The Autobiography of Mark Twain - The Campaign for the University Library

Join us for a literary event 100 years in the making as
The University Library introduces a new publication
from one of America’s best loved authors, Samuel Clemens.

Celebrate this momentous release with a reception benefiting
the Mark Twain Project.
Wednesday November 17, 2010
The Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley

5:00 Reception with refreshments inspired by the author

6:00 Welcome remarks and a toast to Mark Twain

7:00 Authors, artists, and friends reading their favorite Twain passages

8:00 Close with the presentation of the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1 to guests

Scheduled to appear are Michael Chabon, Bob Haas, Robert Hass, I. Michael Heyman, Maxine Hong Kingston, Eric Karpeles, Rita Moreno, Walter Murch, Mary Roach, Ayelet Waldman, and Frederick Wiseman.

With a spectacular display of Twain artifacts and manuscript materials never before presented to the public.

Thank you for your interest. Ticket sales have closed but we hope to see you at a future University Library event.

Celebrated Jumping Frog sponsors:
Mr. Kimo Campbell
Dr. Leontina Kelly Gallagher

Innocents Abroad sponsors:
Dr. Michael Conner
Vice Provost Catherine and James Koshland
Professor David and Mrs. Connie Pyle
and

for donating their fine wines to this event.

Questions? Contact Beverly Ingram at 510-643-0397 or bingram@library.berkeley.edu

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