I'm giving the wonderful Wheels Museum a post of its own. It's a "must see" for any resident of or visitor to Albuquerque with the least interest in trains, planes, or automobiles (but mostly trains), including Fred Harvey.
My author talk and book signing on June 28 could not have gone better. It was wonderful talking to a group of fellow Fred Harvey enthusiasts! Due to a slight mix-up, two events were scheduled at the same time and I was set up next to a main walk-way. That means that I benefitted from foot traffic! I sold all 10 books that I had with me, and could have sold at least 2 more. I also made some great connections in the Albuquerque history community.
It was so successful that I was invited back on July 26 to talk about the Santa Fe Reading Rooms, a topic close to my heart. I ran across some reference to a reading room while doing research on the Couriers, and followed that path for as far as it led. Ultimately, I was able to publish an academic paper on them. One of these days, I'll get up to Raton and visit the Reading Room that is still standing there. Most of them were built of wood and so either burned down, fell down, or were torn down.
And -- I'll be back soon to talk about the Fred Harvey newsstands and bookstores!
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