Monthly Archives: October 2017

Updike house interior restoration nearly complete

Posted on October 14, 2017 by John Updike Society

With only a kitchen slate sink left to install and a Tiffany-style light fixture in the dining room—work that will be done when the pieces can be located—the interior restoration of The John Updike Childhood Home at 117 Philadelphia Ave. … Continue reading →

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Miranda Updike visits house, brings family treasures

Posted on October 13, 2017 by John Updike Society

John Updike’s children—Elizabeth, David, Michael, and Miranda—have been supportive of The John Updike Society from the beginning, even to the extent of participating in the society’s conferences. And they’re supportive of the society’s efforts to restore The John Updike Childhood … Continue reading →

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Alvernia professor Susan Guay named John Updike Childhood Home director

Posted on October 13, 2017 by John Updike Society

The John Updike Society board of directors unanimously approved Alvernia University professor Susan Guay to serve as director of The John Updike Childhood Home in Shillington, Pa. Her appointment is effective immediately. Society president James Plath made the announcement on … Continue reading →