"Researching a Historical Figure: Bringing Charmain Kittredge London to the Page" will take you on the adventure of Charmian Kittredge London's life. You'll learn about her time living in Oakland and Berkeley, working in San Francisco, and her career as a writer. Dunkle will talk about the process she went through discovering her life: one that had been shadowed by her famous husband's life. In addition to collaborating with Jack London on many of his projects, Charmian wrote three books about her travels, as well as countless articles. After Jack's death in 1916, she remained a celebrity, continuing to travel and write-and seek adventure. She also wrote a biography about her late husband and managed his estate, influencing how Jack's literary legacy was remembered.
$5 For Members; $10 For General Admission.
Presented by California Writers Club - Berkeley
"Researching a Historical Figure: Bringing Charmain Kittredge London to the Page" will take you on the adventure of Charmian Kittredge London's life. You'll learn about her time living in Oakland and Berkeley, working in San Francisco, and her career as a writer. Dunkle will talk about the process she went through discovering her life: one that had been shadowed by her famous husband's life. In addition to collaborating with Jack London on many of his projects, Charmian wrote three books about her travels, as well as countless articles. After Jack's death in 1916, she remained a celebrity, continuing to travel and write-and seek adventure. She also wrote a biography about her late husband and managed his estate, influencing how Jack's literary legacy was remembered.
$5 For Members; $10 For General Admission.
Presented by California Writers Club - Berkeley
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