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Phone: (215) 545-8340 · Fax:·(215) 545-8379 · Email: info@victoriansociety.org · www.victoriansociety.org November 22, 2004 Dear Friends, Taking my pen in hand, I hope this finds you well as am I. As the new year approaches, my thoughts turn to the grand Victorian adventures planned for 2005. The Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico; Summer Schools in London, England and Newport, RI; and 19th Century magazine, are all but a few months away. As I ponder the accomplishments of 2004, I am almost overcome with the scope and magnitude of the endeavors that we Victorians have embarked upon. But, with smelling salts close at hand, I shall attempt to enlighten you as to the splendid excursions, learned meetings and publications. Those of you who attended the 39th Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, do not need any encouragement to laud the grand experience afforded by the gracious hospitality of the private homes, public places, museums and churches of this unique southwest region. Who could visit that area and not thrill to the Victorian splendor and varied history of the area? The many facets of the Victorian era are throughout the world, waiting for us to explore. Valiant members who attended the Study Week in British Columbia, broadened their understanding of Victorian architecture, decorative arts and lifestyle while viewing some of Canada’s most splendid scenery from Victoria to Lake Louise. Tales of wonderful sights and exhilarating lectures are recounted in The Victorian or in our acclaimed academic magazine, 19th Century, so that those of us, who are not able to venture forth, might sense the euphoria caused by such an adventure. Plan to be counted among those partaking in the delights of Puerto Rico. It is not to be missed. For those stalwart individuals venturing to our annual summer schools, at home in Newport or abroad in our dear Queen Victoria’s England, the experience will remain forever as a brilliant chapter in their lives. If you have not been in attendance at one of these illustrious and highly acclaimed summer schools, perhaps you should consider attending one or both before deeming your education complete. With these lofty goals in mind, we must come together with strength of purpose to ensure the continuance of the Victorian Society’s fine endeavors. We must not fail to support the one organization that strives to educate and promote the preservation of the history of the Victorian Era. Please accept our humble gratitude for your generous donation, so that Queen Victoria will continue to smile. Your Obedient Servant, Patricia Pixley, President The Victorian Society in America |
