• 23 April. The schedule for the Edith Wharton and History conference is now available.
  • 14 April. Deadline extended to July 1, 2008, for EWS Secretary and Executive board nominations. Nominations invited for EWS Executive Board and Secretary positions. Completed nomination forms should be returned by email to BOTH L.Rattray@hull.ac.uk and SSTowheed@aol.com.
  • 8 April. For those who were confused by the conference logo: Important notice: change of venue for the Edith Wharton and History conference--please read. The conference has been moved from 7 Hills to the Crowne Plaza in
  • 15 March. The Mount has until April 24 to raise the $3 million.
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    The Edith Wharton Society offers Wharton scholars and other interested persons an opportunity to share in the study and appreciation of the life and works of this author.  Through annual meetings, sessions, special conferences, and its journal, The Edith Wharton Review, the Society provides a forum for Wharton studies. 

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    President 
    Hildegard Hoeller, CUNY Staten Island (2007-2009)

    Vice President (2008-2009)
    Margaret Murray, Western Connecticut State University (2007-2009)

    Vice President 2007
    Edie Thornton, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

    Acting Secretary (2008-2009)
    Meredith Goldsmith, Ursinus College

    Treasurer:
    Carole Shaffer-Koros, Kean University

    Immediate Past President: Donna Campbell, Washington State University

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