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From: Leviathan
Date: 20060301
Author:Coffler, Gail H.

President's Lecture, Moby-Dick Marathon, New Bedford Whaling Museum, January 3, 2006.

First, I'd like to thank the New Bedford Whaling Museum for their invitation to speak today. New Bedford is very special to my husband and me; we were married in the Seamen's Bethel Chapel across the street. My husband, known to many of you, is Walter Bezanson; he wishes he could be here today and sends his greetings to everyone. I also thank the members of the Melville Society Cultural Project for all the work they have done--and are still doing--here. Thanks most of all to the Melville ...

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