Thesis on the life of Alonzo Marion Poe submitted

After a gap in postings, this is a short item to say "thank you" to those who have provided support and encouragement in various ways in my M. Phil. project on the life of Alonzo Marion Poe.

The greatest thanks go to my supervisor Dr Benjamin Mountford and co-supervisor Professor Noah Riseman for making my ‘apprenticeship’ enjoyable. 

On St Patricks Day last week, I submitted the thesis to the Australian Catholic University, here in Melbourne, Australia, where I've been enrolled at the St Patrick's Campus in Melbourne. 

COVID scuttled ideas about visiting some of the places where Poe lived (Bellingham and Olympia in Washington State and Napa in California) - perhaps another time. We had visited Victoria (on Vancouver Island, British Columbia), Seattle and San Fransisco previously and not only enjoyed them but did pick up some of the remaining 19th Century vibes.

After the thesis is examined, I'd like to publish the results of the study on relevant platforms. I'll let you know what happens with this (and other persons of interest including other 'Poe boys') as the new septennial begins.

Update June 2022

I'm pleased to report that the thesis was passed without the need for corrections and has now been uploaded to the University's library. I'm now working on a book proposal based on the thesis. The next step is a graduation ceremony.

Update October 2022

Receiving my testamur from ACU Pro-Chancellor Virginia Bourke on 14 October.