Dear Claudette,

I have some fond memories too of visits to her house in NJ. She also
referred me to see Bill Old at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC
and that was a treat.

David

> From: Claudette Beaudoin <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 20:01:00 -0500
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> Subject: Re: Request for knowledge
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> David,
> Wasn't she just amazing? I still think of her often.  I have a copy of her
> poems and autobiography. She gave me some shells (and sand) as well.
> Janthina pallida, globosa. and exigua, and a Murex recurvirostris rubidus.
> And some black sand from Hawaii.
>
> She was an incredibly talented artist and my wish for life will always be to
> emulate her style and grace. Her daughter and family still live in NJ. Her
> collection was unbelievable. It's great to meet someone who thought the
> same.
>
> Best regards,
> Claudette
> Annapolis, MD