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Vachel Lindsay: July 2007
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007. Lincoln and Lindsay: Springfield's Favorite Sons. On June 24, I was honored to be the speaker at a tea given by and for the ladies of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois and the surrounding area. I was asked to relate Vachel Lindsay to Abraham Lincoln in some way and to recite some of Vachel's poetry concerning Lincoln. Here follows the presentation I gave that day, especially prepared for the occasion. Lincoln and Lindsay: Springfield’s Favorite Sons. To The Young Men of Illinois. Vachel Linds...
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Vachel Lindsay: January 2008
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008. Lindsay mural to be refurbished. The mural of Lindsay's painting, "The Wedding of the Rose and the Lotus," in Downtown Springfield is getting a new lease on life. The Vachel Lindsay Association, in partnership with Downtown Springfield, Inc, is replacing the faded mural with a brand new one. To passers-by on Fifth Street between Jefferson and Washington Streets, the mural will appear to have been restored but it actually is being replaced. Work will commence on February 1.
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Vachel Lindsay: April is National Poetry Month
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Saturday, April 07, 2007. April is National Poetry Month. The Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site will host a series of events in April in honor of National Poetry Month. The events are all free and open to the public. A new display of Lindsay's artwork will grace the home throughout the month. The Vachel Lindsay Home is at 603 S. Fifth Street, Springfield, Illinois. April 14 - Bonnie Bollman, Poets in the Parlor - 2:30 pm. April 21 - Springfield. Outdoor Art Mural Campaign - 1 pm. You can imagine,.
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Vachel Lindsay: July 2006
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Friday, July 28, 2006. The 4th annual Vach. El Lindsay Home Neighborhood walk. Was a great success by all accounts. These photos were sent to me by Jennie Battles, Site Administrator of the VL Home, and were taken by her husband. That's me addressing the throng in front of the First Christian Church. Below, we are gathered on the front steps of the Elijah Iles House. Posted by Larry Stevens. Links to this post. Friday, July 21, 2006. Walking tour of Lindsay's neighborhood. Souther's family had been membe...
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Elijah Iles House: July 2010
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The Elijah Iles Foundation, 628 South Seventh. Springfield, IL 62705 USA, (217) 492-5929. Tours Wed and Sat 12-4 pm or by appointment. Sunday, July 11, 2010. Follow The Elijah Iles House on Facebook. And stay up-to-date on news and events at The Iles House. Facebook is a social networking site with over 400 million users worldwide. The Iles House, in addition to being a residence, was a social networking site used by hundreds of prominent Springfieldians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many thanks ...
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Elijah Iles House: Iles House Gardens Highlighted in the SJ-R
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The Elijah Iles Foundation, 628 South Seventh. Springfield, IL 62705 USA, (217) 492-5929. Tours Wed and Sat 12-4 pm or by appointment. Saturday, August 13, 2011. Iles House Gardens Highlighted in the SJ-R. The State Journal-Register ran a very nice story. Posted by Larry Stevens. Saturday, August 13, 2011. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Fireside Chats Slated for September. Iles House Gardens Highlighted in the SJ-R.
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Vachel Lindsay: Lindsay educator retires
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Monday, May 07, 2007. The Vachel Lindsay Association proudly congratulates former Board member Deborah Huffman on the occasion of her retirement as a school teacher at Lanphier High School after more than 30 years of teaching. Please join us at the Vachel Lindsay Home on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 (ish) for a party in Deb's honor. Her students will be reading Lindsay poetry and refreshments will be served. These students have developed over the years is one of the best Lindsay resources available online.
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Vachel Lindsay: February 2007
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Saturday, February 24, 2007. Erin Hicks, an artist who blogs here. Stopped over in Springfield several weeks ago to take in the Lincoln sites and she discovered Vachel. She blogs about her visit here. She made the watercolor paintings above during her travels. Check out more of her work at her blog. She really has a lot of talent. Posted by Larry Stevens. Links to this post. Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Would that I might link. Some poetry for you all. Posted by Larry Stevens. Links to this post.