On September 21, , the th anniversary of the editorial's original publication, The New York Times published an analysis of its enduring appeal. Virginia continues to inspire generations of young students at The Studio School , a New York City private school located in the building where Virginia grew up and penned her letter.
The curiosity in Virginia's letter, and her dedication to education later in life, have rendered her a guiding figure in school lore. Students read and discuss her letter annually, and have written and performed plays about the young girl's life. In , Janet C. Rotter, Head of School, announced the establishment of the Virginia O'Hanlon Scholarship Fund , speaking passionately about the school's commitment to offering need-based scholarships for students of merit.
The fund continues to grow and accept donations. In December , Macy's department store in Herald Square, New York City, NY used Virginia's story for their holiday window display, illustrated in three-dimensional figurines and spanning several windows on the south side of the store along 34th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Her marriage to Edward Douglas in the s was brief, and ended with him deserting her shortly before their daughter, Laura, was born. She was listed as divorced in the United States Census but nevertheless kept her ex-husband's surname the rest of her life as was common practice , styled as "Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas.
Douglas received her Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College in , a master's degree in education from Columbia University in , and a doctorate from Fordham University in The title of her dissertation was "The Importance of Play". She started her career as an educator in , became a junior principal in , and retired in Douglas received a steady stream of mail about her letter throughout her life. She would include a copy of the editorial in her replies.
Douglas died on May 13, , at the age of 81, in a nursing home in Valatie, New York. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Manhattan , New York. University of Maryland, College Park: Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Retrieved October 29, Archived from the original on September 22, The Rest of the Story: Tompkins was a great many things in his day.
But one thing he was not — he was never vice president under John Quincy Adams. That was John C. Tompkins served under President James Monroe. By the way, the psychiatrist Sawyer is taking his examination cues from a book called Mastering Your Nerves: How To Relax Through Action. He owns a famous restaurant in Hollywood and is a highly respected citizen. In order to get her to agree, he gets her wasted on martinis. We have Prohibition to thank for martini hour in many American homes. Driving alcohol consumption into private dwellings, the cocktail hour was firmly entrenched by the s.
Many remembered that Roosevelt made very, very bad martinis, preferring to enhance them with a few drops of absinthe.
It later moved to 34th Street and Fifth Avenue. For more information about the department store scene, check out our podcast on Ladies Mile. This was obviously filmed on location as evidenced by this picture of the cafeteria from photo by Nina Leen:. This is the era of shock therapy and other controversial treatments. In one experiment at Bellevue from the mids, almost one hundred children with diagnosed schizophrenia were given shock treatments six days a week.
Bellevue was also famous during this period for its alcohol rehabilitation center. This is a gag directed squarely at Daily Variety , who specialized in absurdist headlines as early as the s. I wonder if this could somehow tie into it maybe renegade elves just looking to promote a bad name for him? Originally posted by greeneyedleo But im sorry to report, no pretty mushrooms will be included - those are reserved for Santa himself, so I have learned here.
You know it just dawns on me why all the governments are banning us from getting any, and making their use illegal I wonder if the US Government has any Reindeers on the payrole?
The Manitoban was chartered from the company early in for an unusual voyage. After proceeding by rail from New York to Seattle, the entire company embarked for Alaska to start the U. NOW it makes sense why they hoard all those shrooms. We need to call the Pentagon and get to the bottom of this So they brought them in through New York in and by we have full herds run by the Government What are they up to?
There is a big reindeer farm next to University of Alaska, Fairbanks Hey thanks for the tip space lady! Man those Air Force guys have been dipping into those shrooms Originally posted by greeneyedleo. It is VERY hard to respond with a well thought out response for that, that contributes to this thread. Either that is a result of cultivating mushrooms or those vaccines have something in them we are not aware of.
Now, this topic brings up alot of questions, if true: Does this Santa actually pay his elves, or is he some sort of Slave Master? I notice they the elves are all small and underweight, while he has a huge belly, and Mrs clause, has an enourmous booty. Well perhaps it will bring you one step closer to know that the Universities are on the ball regarding Santa and how he could possibly do what he does The Science of Santa Dr.
Santa Claus is upset with Facebook. Everyone, it seems, wants to be friends with Santa Claus on Facebook. In the month or so since he joined the popular social network, he's approved 5, friends. He could have easily gone viral by Thanksgiving -- when everyone wants to be "friends" with Santa regardless of whether they deserve to be. He could become the most popular person in the world on Facebook. But unfortunately for Santa, 5, friends is all anyone gets on Facebook.
To add anyone new, the man who says his real legal name is Santa Claus must remove someone on his list. That upsets the man who runs the Santa Claus Foundation, which he describes as an advocacy group for children. He wants Facebook to make an exception for him and he's not above thinking about rough tactics, noting a report that Facebook lost users in the United Kingdom earlier this year. Those are harsh words given that Santa already got personal help from Facebook, since the site blocks people from registering names like Darth Vader or the Easter Bunny.
A Facebook tech already helped Santa create a page, but Santa says that having fans is not nearly the same as having friends. Santa isn't the first to reach or complain about the limit -- prominent tech bloggers Robert Scoble and Jason Calcanis have both hit the limits. The limit is intended to keep Facebook resembling how real world social networks work since no one really has 5, friends.
There may also be technical reasons that make the limit necessary. One wonders if Facebook actually does raise the limit just for Santa, how will they say no come spring when the Easter Bunny gets hopping mad about the limit? According to the US Department of Commerce Census Bureau, the world's population is approximately 6,,, people ,, in the U. Santa has had to adapt over the years to having less and less time to deliver gifts. To better assure prompt deliveries and safe flights, higher technology systems are increasingly being used by the United States Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base Colorado.
Rudolph reportedly appreciates the POES and GOES infrared data so that he knows where fog is and can take over the reins from Santa and he says the polar microwave data is great for telling him where the rain, snow, and ice are for those precise landing adjustments.
From 22, miles in space, NORAD will use for the first time the GOES improved earth location accuracy and heat detection infrared equipment from various satellites. Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature similar to a missile launch and the satellites can detect Rudolph's bright red nose very precisely.
Near "real time" public updates of progress should be available from the web site NORAD Santa and thanks to worldwide corporate and international support updates will be provided in seven languages. What does Santa have to do for the skeptics to believe? Posted by zorgon ,. HEY Now maybe we will get to the bottom of the famous line..
Forty years ago, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the first humans to visit another heavenly body as they successfully orbited the moon in their Apollo 8 spacecraft. Hello and Happy Holidays to Everyone This one in particular Real-life Super Mario Mushroom "I had no idea that those big red mushrooms with white spots actually existed in nature. And you people think I make this stuff up! And let's not forget THIS Following now will be additional proof and related material that came to light as the thread progressed.
When returning home, quite often his cabin would be snowed in and would have to climb in through the chimney with his sack of Christmas goodies. Never are two required to use one locker, except during Christmas rush. The year-old British took 18 minutes and 50 seconds to complete a 1km swim in The Postal Service is gearing up for a huge mail delivery to the North Pole to help Santa and his elves get ready for the big day. So all evidence so far points to North Pole. Starting in , magazine ads for Coca-Cola featured St.
The updates are in order of when they were presented but I may sort them from time to time for context. Now some debunkers can be expected to try to turn us away from the truth Originally posted by Darthorious Rumor has it that Santa and the reindeer switched from shrooms to cocaine because it was effective in speeding up the delivery process so the switch to red was said due to coca-cola viral marketing but in reality was because the cocaine's white coloration could be seen less on the brighter uniform than the darker one. Originally posted by accuroman ATS post ID I think you were correct about the fact they can fly because of the mushrooms check out this video.
The Secret of Santa's "Flying" Reindeer..
Posted by ashamedamerican ATS post ID It seems that not only is Santa real but there is a concerted effort by big business and corporate america to put Santa out of business. Topic started on If he is real as we just proved in this report, then where IS that Secret Base really hidden?
We have shown here that as early as the US Government has supported Santa and created a Reindeer division just outside Fairbanks, Alaska. In the 30's the Reindeer herds reached , head, Now its closer to 20, on average. Originally posted by Greeneyedleo Yep! Originally posted by squiz ATS Post ID Yep, the amanita is toxic, there are many different types all over the world and are prepared differently accordingly.
Originally posted by Ghost I'm trying to come up with a conclusion that your joking, but I've seen some pretty dumb people on this forum before. Originally posted by zorgon I only have one appropriate response to that Santa Lore Most people can agree on what Santa Claus looks like -- jolly, with a red suit and a white beard. Because magazines were so widely viewed, and because this image of Santa appeared for more than three decades, the image of Santa most people have today is largely based on our advertising http: Originally posted by zorgon Reply to Deson Santa Claus.
Originally posted by zorgon ATS Post ID Originally posted by greeneyedleo But im sorry to report, no pretty mushrooms will be included - those are reserved for Santa himself, so I have learned here. They need to keep the lid on the secret Posted by greeneyedleo reply to post by zorgon There is a big reindeer farm next to University of Alaska, Fairbanks I mean how deep does the conspiracy go?
Originally posted by zorgon Jack frost I can do Originally posted by zorgon.. Highfield contributions to Chapter Santa's Science by L. Highfield contributions by L. Larry Silverberg was interviewed by Discovery Canada for his scientific research on how Santa got to the North Pole and how he is able to deliver presents in one night. Here are some clips from that interview and a short explanation of what is on each clip. Silverberg's theory on Santa?
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