Sam's Shorts explores the unfamiliar, unconventional, and uncensored writings of Sam Clemens--better known as Mark Twain. Brought to you by The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut. Hosted by Erin Bartram. Produced by Maxwell Norteman.
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This episode examines a Christmas letter Sam Clemens sent to his wife Olivia in 1871, full of good wishes for the season---and urging her to get her smallpox vaccination. Erin's guest on this episode is Kelly O'Donnell, lecturer in History at Yale University. Note: This episode contains discussion of child death. Read more here: https://marktwainho…
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Sam's Shorts, a project of the Mark Twain House & Museum, explores the unfamiliar, unconventional, and uncensored writings of Sam Clemens--better known as Mark Twain. You can offer your thoughts on the current Sam’s Shorts any time by visiting www.marktwainhouse.org/sams-shorts GRACE & BEAUTY RAG royalty free Music recorded by Giorgio Di Campo for …
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