The papers have been organized, the interviews transcribed and the first few chapters have been written. Before her death, Ann left instructions that she wanted work on the book to continue. Now we need to raise funds to bring the book to completion. You can now read some excerpts from the book at the new … More Crowdfunding Campaign Details
How many lives include a childhood sailing on a schooner and time in China during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution? Hello. My name is Ann Tompkins. I’ve had an unusual life and if I had a nickel for everyone that ever said, “You should write a book,” I’d be wealthy. As a matter of fact, … More I’m writing a book!
In 2007 I (Ann’s friend, Lincoln Cushing) worked with my dear comrade Ann Tompkins to digitize/document her Chinese poster collection, publish a book on it, and then donate them to UC Berkeley’s East Asian Library. Most of them are about the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Today the library emailed a “Happy Lunar New Year” message … More The Lunar New Year and the Ann Tompkins and Lincoln Cushing Poster Collection (UC Berkeley)
I am planning a chapter near the end of the book which will discuss Ann’s influence on the world through the people she knew. If you would like to contribute to this chapter, please contact me (Susan Lamont) at slamont@sonic.net. Thank you.
I am finally back to working on the book. Other obligations called. There is still such a mountain of material to look at! I have been reading letters from the Sixties and I came upon one from Anna Louise Strong written to Ann’s father, Warwick, Sr. Strong, always referred to as ALS by Warwick, was … More It’s Déja Vu All Over Again
Why and How (I Became an Activist, a Red, a Radical, a Revolutionary) by Ann Tompkins 1. Married in 1928, my parents bought a schooner for our home. The pregnancy before me was aborted, but, … More Why and How (I Became an Activist, a Red, a Radical, a Revolutionary)
The story of Wander Bird’s sinking has made it to the San Francisco Chronicle. And, once again, missing the most interesting part of the ship’s life – the period when Ann and her family lived on it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/saga-of-two-ships-e2-80-94-one-new-one-very-old-e2-80-94-both-fine-sausalito-vessels/ar-AADgY0Z
Missing Ann on what would have been her 89th birthday, but celebrating her life!
Ann’s celebration of life is this Saturday! Saturday, June 15th (Ann’s 89th birthday) 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 887 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa Commons Room You are welcome to share a story or memento of Ann!
The ship on which Ann grew up, Wander Bird, just sank in Germany, where it was originally built and where it had just been renovated. https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/10/europe/hamburg-boat-crash-scli-grm-intl/index.html
An excellent and reasonable question. I’m sure many of you are wondering. Haven’t people – primarily me (Susan Lamont) and Ann – been working on this for years? And, particularly for those who have donated, you’re owed an explanation. For those who have known Ann for decades, I don’t think I’m telling tales out of … More Why is the book taking so long?
Please join us for a celebration of Ann’s life Saturday, June 15 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 887 Sonoma Avenue, Commons Room Santa Rosa, California
Across Oceans and Revolution: A Principled Life 