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I remember you from the late 1980s when you were a user on my BBS, Second City. I was going by the alias "Shadow Warrior" back then, but now I use "Elkman" all over the place. Anyway, welcome to Wikipedia and Wikipedia:WikiProject Minnesota. If you have any questions on editing or formatting or whatever, feel free to ask me on my talk page (the "Elkspeak" link in my signature). Happy editing! --Elkman - (Elkspeak) 17:37, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
Wasn't I co-Sysop for a while? Last I heard you were in Texas, or somesuch. Laurel mentioned contacting you recently, but I wasn't sure of the situation. Anyway, I have lots of questions. I'm good with html, but Wiki formatting is sufficiently different as to be annoying. I'm building the Shockwave Radio Theater page (no one else wanted to start it and I know the most) and wonder what the limitations will be...
oops, forgot to David E Romm 20:07, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
I know you were talking about your father, but some of what you added to the article was either just POV or unsourced. I've tried to clean up afterwards, but you may want to take a look. Daniel Case 04:49, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
I tried to find journalism awards given in NY in the 60s, but couldn't immediately locate a source. I don't recall which award (hey, I was a kid) but I remember that he had won something like 8 out of the 17 times he was eligible for Best Editorial in the state. I didn't even try to find the Woodstock references; I suppose I'd have to search the various books and such he's in. I'd love to find the editorials he wrote basically encouraging the festival; locals were largely against it and the final location was the third they tried. After my father's death in 1999, there was talk at the paper of collecting his editorials (he wrote virtually all of them from the paper's founding in 1956 to sometime in the mid 70s), but I'm not sure what came of that project.
Is "immemorable" a word? My spell check doesn't recognize it. Certainly at the time Thompson wasn't a big deal, just another jerk. Thompson himself confirmed being fired by my father, though that was in a private conversation. Let me see about other changes... David E Romm 12:35, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
That my father fired Thompson (as opposed to nobody, in the original) is documented. See the reference I added. The part that's a personal memory from my father and later confirmed by Thompson in a conversation with my brother is that many years later, neither were sorry about it. I grew up around all these people (including Doty and Bedell) and never heard the Record/Thompson connection until years later, when my brother confirmed with Thompson that my father was the first person to fire him. When Thompson hit it big, I'm sure the stories came out. When he died, I'm sure the stories got enhanced a bit. I don't know how long he worked for the Record, but I gather it was weeks, not months.
For more information on my father's contribution to the paper and to the community, see Doty and Bedell's obituaries of AN Romm archived on my site, linked in the article. Most of his contributions are in the form of getting public support of worthwhile projects. My mother always calls the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge "Daddy's Bridge". Apparently, the main proposal was for a single bridge with one lane in either direction, and my father editorialized enough that they eventually built a much better separate-direction bridge with two lanes either way. Similarly, the Middletown Arts Council, and even OCCC. Without seeing the editorials (still not online) I have no cite, but The Record was the largest paper between NYC and Albany and exerted considerable influence, and much of that was due to my father. He should get credit.
I'm more than a little annoyed that I haven 't been able to find the listing for any New York journalism awards before they went online just a few years ago. Suggestions are welcome.
Oops... the above is by David E Romm 20:37, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
Are you going to be able to attend the meetup? Appraiser 15:19, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
As you probably know by now, I couldn't make it. Thanks for the invite. Keep me posted and I'll try for the next one. David E Romm 19:43, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
Emily Hagins' article will probably be deleted. Please weigh in here if you are interested. Thanks.--Appraiser 20:47, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
Thought you might want to contribute to the discussion. --Orange Mike 15:42, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
Hello, I just wanted to point out that a concern was raised at the conflict of interest noticeboard that you may have added information to the Woodstock Festival that unduly promotes the actions of your parents. Please feel free to add your opinion there, and if you haven't, you might wish to look at Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines. Thank you. -- Atama頭 20:29, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
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Hennepin County Library's Special Collections is hosting a Minneapolis history editathon on November 3. Help increase the depth of information on Minneapolis history topics by using materials in the Minneapolis Collection. Find your own topics to edit or work from a list developed by Special Collections librarians.
There will also be an intro for people new to Wikipedia, and tours of Special Collections.
Where: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
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When: 10am-4:30pm, Saturday, November 3, 2012
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In the area? You are invited to the upcoming Minnesota meetups.
To kick-off monthly meetups in the Twin Cities, two events will be held in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library this summer. These are mostly planned as opportunities for Wikipedians to discuss editing, but all are welcome!
Special Collections contains many valuable historical resources, including the Minneapolis Collection, consisting of files on hundreds of topics related to Minneapolis from neighborhoods to politicians (it's best to call or email in advance to request materials). Free wifi and several public computers are available.
Place: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
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Dates: Saturday, June 1
Saturday, July 6
Time: 12:30pm–2:30pm+
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In the area? You are invited to the upcoming Minnesota monthly meetup on August 3.
Place: Lavvu Coffee House
813 4th St SE, Minneapolis 55414
Date: Saturday, August 3
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