Got word from a reader of Kokonut Pundits saying that Asst. Professor Benson Tong (See Gallaudet University, Who is Mr. Tong? ) resigned (or will? bad rumour??) from his teaching position at Univ. of Gallaudet. Bad rumour or good information? This hasn't been verified and I'm in the process of getting more information on whether this is true or not.
UPDATE: No word yet but here's something to think about from The Chronicle of Higher Education:
Original
Margaret's publicity shots from the 1910s through the 1930s featured her with slicked-back hair, dark-rimmed glasses, and dark suit. She also sent autographed versions of the same photo to friends and chose to identify herself as "Mike." ... The article also stressed her mixture of gender identities: "Professionally mannish are the silk shirtwaist, soft collar and bow tie that Dr. Chung wears." .... In addition to gambling, Chung was also fond of drinking and swearing.
Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, "Mom Chung of the Fair-Haired Bastards: A Thematic Biography of Doctor Margaret Chung (1889-1959)," dissertation, Stanford University, 1998
Not So Original:
Photographs of her from the 1910s through the 1930s showed a woman with slicked-back hair, dark-rimmed glasses, and dark suits that one reporter characterized as "professionally mannish." In addition, "Mike," as she sometimes identified herself to friends, took easily to masculine-defined activities such as gambling, drinking, and swearing.
Benson Tong, "Margaret Chung and the Dilemma of Bicultural Identity," The Human Tradition in the American West, SR Books, 2002
10 comments:
If proven so, congratulations, my man! You've once again stood for truth, justice, and the American Way! *SALUTE*
University of Gallaudet? ARe you sure you went to Gallaudet?
Yes, and your point...? Mr/Mrs. Anonymous?
Pssssssssssst...... Benson Tong is still here at Gallaudet.
Psssstt......that's why I'm trying to confirm this.
Psssstt....or didn't you see in my writing that I'm trying to confirm this....?
The point is that Gallaudet is not "The University of Gallaudet" -- it is Gallaudet University.
Why don't you *call* the History Department and find out? No, you can't?
So much for your accurate information.
I've called...via cell phone, twice. No answer...just the secretary who wouldn't divulge any info but asked to leave a message instead. Nada...i want to speak to the person via voice.
Pssttt...http://ridor.blogspot.com/2004/07/new-name.html
I wondered how long my "Univ. of Gallaudet" link would irk somebody.
Oh, and I don't mean to imply that you're that person.
Just a little game I'm playing with GU vs Univ. of Gallaudet
Just humour me on that. You do have humour, don't you?
Hey, the "PSSSTTer" do you go to "University of Gallaudet," too?
"Mr/Mrs. Anonymous"?
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