Saturday, March 27, 2004
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Sculpture of Jim Beckwourth by Andy Axtell
"Jim Beckwourth" by Andy Axtell
Bronze Medal Winner
Jim Beckwourth, a son of Sir Jennings Beckwith and Catherine Miskell of Virginia, roamed the US in the early 1800s, and contributed greatly to our knowledge and understanding or the geography of the land, the culture of Native-Americans, African-Americans, and others...and was a master of languages and the fine art of spinning a tale. And although many have tried to sully his life's accomplishments and innate abilities, time, and scholarship, is showing that many detracted from him out of racism, jealousy, and political and commercial reasons. Much like they do to this day.
Anyway, this is a wonderful depiction of the great man. I hope you enjoy it. And also wish I had done it! :)
A Miracle is Needed to Keep Hubble Scouting the Universe
A Miracle is Needed to Keep Hubble Scouting the Universe
...but help may be on the way!
Recent articles on the Hubble, and the good people who are helping Dr. Steven Beckwith and his team to keep the world's chief scout and eyeball...watching, discovering, and bewildering:
Hubble's End Not Quite Foregone
NASA's O'Keefe Stands Firm on Hubble Decision, But Agrees to New Study
Hubble Finds Farthest Galaxies Strangest Yet
MORE FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Back to the beginning
Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - Mar 14, 2004
Hubble images show deepest view of the universe
Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble shows ultra-deep vision of cosmic infancy
Reuters, India - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble has looked deep into the cosmos
Nzoom.com, New Zealand - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble shows ultra-deep vision of cosmic infancy
ABC Online, Australia - Mar 9, 2004
New Hubble Images Show Deepest View of Universe, Scientists Say
New York Times - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble shows deepest view of cosmos
CBC News, Canada - Mar 9, 2004
HUBBLE SEES 14BILLION YEARS INTO OUR PAST
The Mirror, UK - Mar 10, 2004
Closing in on the Big Bang
Taipei Times, Taiwan - Mar 10, 2004
Hubble's deep view of the cosmos
BBC News, UK - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble takes a deep view of the cosmos
Al-Jazeera, Qatar - Mar 9, 2004
Ultra deep space
Straits Times, Singapore - Mar 10, 2004
Hubble gives clear 'view of universe'
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - Mar 9, 2004
Hubble Images Show Deepest Universe View
Diario Digital Juárez, Mexico - Mar 10, 2004
This is obviously a story, and a project, that interests the whole world...
Saturday, March 13, 2004
A Brief History of Bramhope
A Brief History of Bramhope
EXCERPT
Bramhope is mentioned in the Domesday Book when the Saxon thane Uchill had a great manor here. In 1095 this passed into the hands of the famous Percy family, and in 1165 was sold to Ralph de Bramhope. In the 13th century the monasteries owned much of the land and had granges where sheep were grazed. The monks used tracks, such as Scotland Lane and Staircase Lane, as they travelled from their outlying granges to Kirkstall Abbey. At the dissolution of the monasteries Henry VIII gave the land to the Earl of Cumberland. In the 16th century the Dyneley family moved into the area and acquired Bramhope Hall. In 1649 they built the Puritan Chapel, which was taken over by the Church of England after the Restoration.
EXCERPT
Bramhope is mentioned in the Domesday Book when the Saxon thane Uchill had a great manor here. In 1095 this passed into the hands of the famous Percy family, and in 1165 was sold to Ralph de Bramhope. In the 13th century the monasteries owned much of the land and had granges where sheep were grazed. The monks used tracks, such as Scotland Lane and Staircase Lane, as they travelled from their outlying granges to Kirkstall Abbey. At the dissolution of the monasteries Henry VIII gave the land to the Earl of Cumberland. In the 16th century the Dyneley family moved into the area and acquired Bramhope Hall. In 1649 they built the Puritan Chapel, which was taken over by the Church of England after the Restoration.
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
Community activist, Bobbie Beckwith, dies in house fire
Fire kills friend to many
Beckwith's future husband, Frank -- a janitor who had become a lawyer and judge -- ran in Indiana's Republican presidential primary. Facing Vice President Richard Nixon, Frank Beckwith got about 20,000 votes.
At the time, he was believed to be the first black person to run in a presidential primary.
Beckwith's future husband, Frank -- a janitor who had become a lawyer and judge -- ran in Indiana's Republican presidential primary. Facing Vice President Richard Nixon, Frank Beckwith got about 20,000 votes.
At the time, he was believed to be the first black person to run in a presidential primary.
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Physics Today March 2004- Hubble Sacrificed in Wake of President Bush's New Space Vision
Physics Today March 2004- Hubble Sacrificed in Wake of President Bush's New Space Vision
"The Eye of God" photographed by the Hubble
"The announcement that the HST only has three or four more years of life has upset people both inside and outside the science community. Beckwith says he has received more than a thousand e-mails from people decrying the decision and even offering money. 'The outpouring of support has been phenomenal,' he says, 'and really very touching for all of us in the [HST] project. I think it's rare that a science facility has generated so much public good will outside of its own user base.' "
Help Steve keep Hubble alive with your emails and donations! His, and their, work is too important, and frankly beautiful, to allow it to die on the vine.
"The Eye of God" photographed by the Hubble
"The announcement that the HST only has three or four more years of life has upset people both inside and outside the science community. Beckwith says he has received more than a thousand e-mails from people decrying the decision and even offering money. 'The outpouring of support has been phenomenal,' he says, 'and really very touching for all of us in the [HST] project. I think it's rare that a science facility has generated so much public good will outside of its own user base.' "
Help Steve keep Hubble alive with your emails and donations! His, and their, work is too important, and frankly beautiful, to allow it to die on the vine.
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Walking books for Yorkshire
Walking Pages Ltd.
An excellent collection of books containing many places of importance to Beckwith researchers.
An excellent collection of books containing many places of importance to Beckwith researchers.
Friday, February 27, 2004
Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution, 1892-1903 Yearbooks
Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution, 1892-1903 Yearbooks:
Beckwith, Cyrus Grosvenor
Beckwith, Oliver Russell
Including other names I am researching:
Forbes, Winthrop, Pelton, Beckwith, Hart, Snow, Atwater, Barnes, Abell, Aiken, Albee, Andrews, Avery, Baldwin, Banks, Barber, Bosworth, Brainerd, Brewster, Brooks, Burnham, Burroughs, Burrows, Burton, Burwell, Butler, Chandler, Clapp, Cole, Comstock, Conant, Cone, Cook, Copley, Corbin, Curtis, Dudley, Edwards, Farnham, Foote, Frost, Fuller, Goodwin, Griswold, Greene, Heaton, Hotchkiss, Howard, Hungerford, Hunt, Huntington, Huntingdon, Hunter, Ives, Jackson, Jennings, Jewell, Johnson, Jones, Judd, Judson, Knight, Lathrop, Leach, Learned, Lee, Lewis, Lincoln, Maltby, Manwaring, Maples, Martin, Mason, Maxwell, Miles, Monroe, Montgomery, Moses, Palmer, Pardee, Parker, Payne, Peck, Perkins, Pierpont, Plimpton, Rogers, Seymore, Sheffield, Smith, Spencer, Stanley, Taylor, Todd, Tucker, Turner, Warren, Wells, Williams, Wright...
Beckwith, Cyrus Grosvenor
Beckwith, Oliver Russell
Including other names I am researching:
Forbes, Winthrop, Pelton, Beckwith, Hart, Snow, Atwater, Barnes, Abell, Aiken, Albee, Andrews, Avery, Baldwin, Banks, Barber, Bosworth, Brainerd, Brewster, Brooks, Burnham, Burroughs, Burrows, Burton, Burwell, Butler, Chandler, Clapp, Cole, Comstock, Conant, Cone, Cook, Copley, Corbin, Curtis, Dudley, Edwards, Farnham, Foote, Frost, Fuller, Goodwin, Griswold, Greene, Heaton, Hotchkiss, Howard, Hungerford, Hunt, Huntington, Huntingdon, Hunter, Ives, Jackson, Jennings, Jewell, Johnson, Jones, Judd, Judson, Knight, Lathrop, Leach, Learned, Lee, Lewis, Lincoln, Maltby, Manwaring, Maples, Martin, Mason, Maxwell, Miles, Monroe, Montgomery, Moses, Palmer, Pardee, Parker, Payne, Peck, Perkins, Pierpont, Plimpton, Rogers, Seymore, Sheffield, Smith, Spencer, Stanley, Taylor, Todd, Tucker, Turner, Warren, Wells, Williams, Wright...
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Who's Who Online? - Who's Hot?
Who's Who Online? - Who's Hot?
Early pioneers of the web, including yours truly.
Who's Who Online® presents NETIZENS 1998
Who's Who Online® presents several hundred of the individuals of accomplishment who have been profiled on this site since our premiere. We think they're pretty hot, alone and in combination, but more importantly that they reflect the richness and diversity of the online community. Who's Who Online® hopes you enjoy "flipping through the pages" to discover for yourself.
Profiled in Who's Who Online® since 11 May 1996
Updated on 4 February 1997, 15:27:04 UTC
Early pioneers of the web, including yours truly.
Who's Who Online® presents NETIZENS 1998
Who's Who Online® presents several hundred of the individuals of accomplishment who have been profiled on this site since our premiere. We think they're pretty hot, alone and in combination, but more importantly that they reflect the richness and diversity of the online community. Who's Who Online® hopes you enjoy "flipping through the pages" to discover for yourself.
Profiled in Who's Who Online® since 11 May 1996
Updated on 4 February 1997, 15:27:04 UTC
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
The Conundrum
Really Deep Thoughts - Awesome.
From Really Deep Thoughts
The Conundrum
Ruthie-Marie Beckwith
She was deep in thought as she considered the depths of dysfunction that held her love life captive. Her relationship with her cosmic mate had become yet another dangling participle in a long line of grammatical errors, still there, but not attached. What she needed was a sentence diagram, an expository essay, an authoritative source; something to guide her through what must be karmic refuse of past lives interfering with the present tense. Her life had become a thesaurus in search of a meaningful conjunction.
Action words could serve the purpose. She would steer clear of the passive voice and run, jump, leap, and soar. She would stand outside knee deep in prepositional phrases and serenade him with intransitive verbs. She would project superlatives across the ever-expanding schism between them. Lonely, lonelier, loneliest. Far, farther, farthest. Sad, sadder, saddest. Then again, she reflected, it might take an onslaught of forceful conjugations.
Alliteration might apprehend his attention in lieu of allegory. Onomatopoeia offered the option of oomph! Failing that, there still remained the sword and shield of analogy and simile. Her secrets are unfathomable fears curled up in a fetal position deep inside her womb. His aloofness is like rain clouds that hover ominously throughout a hot and humid summer day. Their prospects were balanced precariously on the tip of a euphemism.
Finally, she came to a conclusion. She'd pay homage to his contraction. She would offer up a simple sentence fragment. Love.
- Ruthie-Marie Beckwith
From Really Deep Thoughts
The Conundrum
Ruthie-Marie Beckwith
She was deep in thought as she considered the depths of dysfunction that held her love life captive. Her relationship with her cosmic mate had become yet another dangling participle in a long line of grammatical errors, still there, but not attached. What she needed was a sentence diagram, an expository essay, an authoritative source; something to guide her through what must be karmic refuse of past lives interfering with the present tense. Her life had become a thesaurus in search of a meaningful conjunction.
Action words could serve the purpose. She would steer clear of the passive voice and run, jump, leap, and soar. She would stand outside knee deep in prepositional phrases and serenade him with intransitive verbs. She would project superlatives across the ever-expanding schism between them. Lonely, lonelier, loneliest. Far, farther, farthest. Sad, sadder, saddest. Then again, she reflected, it might take an onslaught of forceful conjugations.
Alliteration might apprehend his attention in lieu of allegory. Onomatopoeia offered the option of oomph! Failing that, there still remained the sword and shield of analogy and simile. Her secrets are unfathomable fears curled up in a fetal position deep inside her womb. His aloofness is like rain clouds that hover ominously throughout a hot and humid summer day. Their prospects were balanced precariously on the tip of a euphemism.
Finally, she came to a conclusion. She'd pay homage to his contraction. She would offer up a simple sentence fragment. Love.
- Ruthie-Marie Beckwith
Friday, February 20, 2004
Baruch Beckwith Monument
Baruch Beckwith
- Monument
- Detail
The Beckwith Papers
FROM THE WEBSITE (concerning Baruch Beckwith, MD):
The Beckwith family resided in Lyme, Connecticut until 1810 when Baruch Beckwith (1775-1855) moved to Beekmantown, N.Y., where he settled and practiced medicine until 1850. He served as the first town Supervisor of Beekmantown from 1821-1822 and then again from 1831-1832. Baruch married Lucy Mather (1777-1859), a descendent of Increase Mather.
Stager-Beckwith Mansion now home of Myers University, Midtown campus
Stager-Beckwith Mansion now home of Myers University, Midtown campus
FROM THE WEBSITE:
The MidTown Campus of Myers University will be housed in a building whose history stretches back to the mid-19th Century. Most recently known as the University Club, construction on this building began in 1862. It was built by Colonel Anson Stager, the General Superintendent of the Western Union Telegraphy Company. During the Civil War he also served as the Chief of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
As originally constructed, the building was over 10,000 square feet and cost more than $60,000 to design and build. It was finished in 1866. By that time, Colonel Stager had been transferred out of Cleveland so he sold the house to T. Sterling Beckwith, the area’s leading dry goods salesman. He and his family lived in the house until just after 1900. What was then known as the Beckwith Mansion (or sometimes the Stager-Beckwith House) was part of the renowned “Millionaire’s Row”, the section of Euclid Avenue housing the lavish estates of such notables as John Rockefeller, Leonard Hanna, Jeptha Wade and William Mather.
Interior, Grand Ballroom
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Richmond youth joins path for peace - iBerkshires.com - Home
Richmond youth joins path for peace - iBerkshires.com - Home:
"The Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith delivered the keynote address on "A Season of Nonviolence." Both Roots Kelso and Topaz described the speech as "inspiring."
"He spoke of how every little step towards nonviolent solutions is backed by multitudes, all of those who have come before and worked for peace. Consider the lineage of Gandhi and King, and we never need to feel alone," Roots Kelso said.
"The Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith delivered the keynote address on "A Season of Nonviolence." Both Roots Kelso and Topaz described the speech as "inspiring."
"He spoke of how every little step towards nonviolent solutions is backed by multitudes, all of those who have come before and worked for peace. Consider the lineage of Gandhi and King, and we never need to feel alone," Roots Kelso said.
Remnant of Beckwourth trail removed from Reno-area land sale
Remnant of historic trail removed from Reno-area land sale: "The remnant of a pioneer trail near Reno that's believed to still bear the marks of California-bound settlers has been removed from Washoe County's surplus auction block.
A stretch of the Jim Beckwourth Trail about the length of three football fields had been included in a 3.3 acre parcel. It includes a 300-yard swale or depression in the soft ground left by wagon trains.
The county bought it as a potential site for a new juvenile detention center, which since has been built elsewhere. County commissioners agreed Tuesday to preserve the land.
Beckwourth was born "
A stretch of the Jim Beckwourth Trail about the length of three football fields had been included in a 3.3 acre parcel. It includes a 300-yard swale or depression in the soft ground left by wagon trains.
The county bought it as a potential site for a new juvenile detention center, which since has been built elsewhere. County commissioners agreed Tuesday to preserve the land.
Beckwourth was born "
Friday, February 06, 2004
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Sylhet
Sylhet: "Nestled in the picturesque Surma Valley amidst scenic tea plantations and lush green tropical forests, greater Sylhet is a prime attraction for all tourists visiting Bangladesh. Laying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora and fauna. Here the thick tropical forests abound with many species of wildlife, spread their aroma around the typical hearth and homes of the Mainpuri Tribal maidens famous for their dance. "
Adventures of DE Beckwith
Adventures of DE Beckwith
Shillong...At the crack of Dawn
Shillong...At the crack of Dawn by Uma Tiwari Tariang: "Shillong At the Crack of Dawn"
Adventures of DE Beckwith
Saturday, January 17, 2004
NASA Cancels Trip to Supply Hubble, Sealing Early Doom
NASA Cancels Trip to Supply Hubble, Sealing Early Doom
For now, of course, the Hubble lives. Dr. Beckwith said: "We at the institute are devastated by the potential loss of Hubble. But we will do our absolute best to make the final years of its life the most glorious science you've ever seen."
Let the administration know that you support the great work of Dr. Beckwith and his colleagues...who have expanded our knowledge and appreciation of the universe perhaps more than anyone in our lifetimes.
Hubble Image Gallery
Dr. Beckwith's website
Friday, January 16, 2004
Griswold Shakespeare and Becket
Griswold Shakespeare and Becket
FROM HARPER'S 1876 via PioneerPictures.com:
† The Griswolds and Wolcotts were of the old English gentry. Matthew Griswold, the first magistrate of the Saybrook colony, married Annah, the daughter of Henry Wolcott. Matthew Griswold was a descendant of Sir Humphrey Griswold, whose seat was at Malvern Hall.
Malvern Hall
Henry Wolcott was the son and heir of John Wolcott, of Golden Manor. The manor-house is still standing, an immense castle of great antiquity, designed for the purposes of defense against the excesses of a lawless age, as well as for a permanent family residence. It is richly ornamented with carved work, and upon the walls may be seen the motto of the family arms, "Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri" --inclined to swear in the words of no master. It was in keeping with the independent spirit of an English gentleman of the Middle Ages, and with that of a Puritan of a later date, who spurned the dictation of ecclesiastical wisdom. Wolcott sold a portion of his estate before he left England. He was a magistrate in the Connecticut colony, and his descendants in the direct line were magistrates, judges, and Governors for a period of over one hundred and eighty successive years.
Wolcott-Griswold family of Connecticut
Griswold Heritage Tour
Another Griswold Family Heritage Tour
Shakespeare and Griswold
St Thomas à Becket's Chapel, Solihull Parish
In the stonework behind the reredos can be seen the tower buttress on to which the wall of the north transept was built. In the angle between the buttress and the archway, later blocked, was the original chapel of St. Thomas à Becket. The builders of the first church would have shared the popular reverence for the martyred Archbishop who was murdered in 1170 and canonised in 1173.
...
The pediment contains the shield of Henry Greswold Lewis of Malvern Hall and was part of the screen to the family pew. On the south wall of the chapel is a Jacobean monument containing a brass, dated 1610, to William and Ursula Hawes, the builders of Hillfield Hall. Below it in a modern window opening is a stained glass panel from Hillfield Hall, containing the coats of arms of Fielding, Greswold and Aston. Opposite, in the north wall, is a dramatic portrayal of the martyrdom of Thomas à Becket.
Extra Credit: What is the connection between Becket and Beckwith?
FROM HARPER'S 1876 via PioneerPictures.com:
† The Griswolds and Wolcotts were of the old English gentry. Matthew Griswold, the first magistrate of the Saybrook colony, married Annah, the daughter of Henry Wolcott. Matthew Griswold was a descendant of Sir Humphrey Griswold, whose seat was at Malvern Hall.
Malvern Hall
Henry Wolcott was the son and heir of John Wolcott, of Golden Manor. The manor-house is still standing, an immense castle of great antiquity, designed for the purposes of defense against the excesses of a lawless age, as well as for a permanent family residence. It is richly ornamented with carved work, and upon the walls may be seen the motto of the family arms, "Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri" --inclined to swear in the words of no master. It was in keeping with the independent spirit of an English gentleman of the Middle Ages, and with that of a Puritan of a later date, who spurned the dictation of ecclesiastical wisdom. Wolcott sold a portion of his estate before he left England. He was a magistrate in the Connecticut colony, and his descendants in the direct line were magistrates, judges, and Governors for a period of over one hundred and eighty successive years.
Wolcott-Griswold family of Connecticut
Griswold Heritage Tour
Another Griswold Family Heritage Tour
Shakespeare and Griswold
St Thomas à Becket's Chapel, Solihull Parish
In the stonework behind the reredos can be seen the tower buttress on to which the wall of the north transept was built. In the angle between the buttress and the archway, later blocked, was the original chapel of St. Thomas à Becket. The builders of the first church would have shared the popular reverence for the martyred Archbishop who was murdered in 1170 and canonised in 1173.
...
The pediment contains the shield of Henry Greswold Lewis of Malvern Hall and was part of the screen to the family pew. On the south wall of the chapel is a Jacobean monument containing a brass, dated 1610, to William and Ursula Hawes, the builders of Hillfield Hall. Below it in a modern window opening is a stained glass panel from Hillfield Hall, containing the coats of arms of Fielding, Greswold and Aston. Opposite, in the north wall, is a dramatic portrayal of the martyrdom of Thomas à Becket.
Extra Credit: What is the connection between Becket and Beckwith?
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