June 13, 2021
by jenniferpuryear
It started in the attic, where a fan shorted out. “It then caught the HVAC ductwork on fire and followed it like a fuse,” Matt texted. He and his wife Mary were visiting their older daughter in Atlanta at the time. Their home suffered extensive damage. He and Mary are living at a Residence Inn. Matt was able to save three books… “Yeah the rest …
February 15, 2017
by jenniferpuryear
Book Title: Who Speaks for the Negro
If you step inside the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities at Vanderbilt University, you’ll want to stay for a while. Housed in one of the seven original campus residences – and beautifully refurbished – the Center exudes a warmth that promises wonderful conversation. I sat down recently with Mona Frederick, Executive Director, to learn more about the Center and what happens inside (and …