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RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 09-19-2012 06:25 PM

James G. Randall? (My final guess for today)


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-19-2012 06:39 PM

You are correct Roger. In Ruth Randall's autobiography, she notes that as a young man, Randall became interested in Lincoln after reading Tarbell's series. Good job.

You win four free years at the University of Illinois, provided you can convince Randall to be your adviser.

Best
Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Joe Di Cola - 09-19-2012 07:17 PM

(09-19-2012 06:39 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  You are correct Roger. In Ruth Randall's autobiography, she notes that as a young man, Randall became interested in Lincoln after reading Tarbell's series. Good job.

You win four free years at the University of Illinois, provided you can convince Randall to be your adviser.

Best
Rob
However, Roger, if the free deal falls through you will have to pay out-state tuition!


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-19-2012 07:48 PM

OK, here's a follow-up. What work did Tarbell seek to do that was eventually done by Randall?

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Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Gene C - 09-19-2012 10:13 PM

(09-19-2012 07:48 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  OK, here's a follow-up. What work did Tarbell seek to do that was eventually done by Randall?

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Rob

A Lincoln Assassination Discussion Forum? Whoops, sorry wrong Randal Big Grin


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 09-20-2012 05:02 AM

(09-19-2012 07:17 PM)Joe Di Cola Wrote:  
(09-19-2012 06:39 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  You are correct Roger. In Ruth Randall's autobiography, she notes that as a young man, Randall became interested in Lincoln after reading Tarbell's series. Good job.

You win four free years at the University of Illinois, provided you can convince Randall to be your adviser.

Best
Rob
However, Roger, if the free deal falls through you will have to pay out-state tuition!

Rob and Joe, with the aging I've felt this summer due to the incredibly poor play of my beloved Chicago Cubs I doubt I have four years left. I will look for a younger person to whom to give this wonderful gift.


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 09-20-2012 05:08 AM

(09-19-2012 07:48 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  OK, here's a follow-up. What work did Tarbell seek to do that was eventually done by Randall?

Best
Rob

Write a textbook on Lincoln?


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-20-2012 07:51 AM

Sorry Roger, but that's not it.

First clue is a two-fer.

1. This had a specific title.
2. It would help to know Randall's bibliography.

Best
Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Joe Di Cola - 09-20-2012 09:35 AM

(09-20-2012 07:51 AM)Rob Wick Wrote:  Sorry Roger, but that's not it.

First clue is a two-fer.

1. This had a specific title.
2. It would help to know Randall's bibliography.

Best
Rob
Write a book, as Randall later did, on THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION?


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-20-2012 09:48 AM

Sorry Joe, that's not it either.

Best
Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-20-2012 11:57 AM

Next clue.

When Tarbell was working on this, her publisher was Harper and Brothers.

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Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-20-2012 07:23 PM

Next clue.

Randall published this, and had one himself.

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Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-20-2012 11:19 PM

Final clue for the evening.

The subject of this work was connected to Stephen A. Douglas.

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Rob


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Gene C - 09-21-2012 07:02 AM

Anything to do with a Bancroft Prize?


RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 09-21-2012 09:04 AM

Sorry Gene, but no.

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Rob

Final clue.

The subject of this played a major role in a case involving Joseph Smith Jr.

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Rob