Documents tagged "Lisa New"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028950.txt
The document is a collection of emails discussing various topics. It mentions people such as Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein, Chomsky, Lisa New, Larry, and others. The places mentioned include Cambridge. Topics covered in the emails include poetry updates, thank you messages, advice on renewing a campaign, educational video on American poetry, financial support for an initiative, distribution of work, and appearing on camera.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028946.txt
In this document, Lisa New is writing a thank-you letter to her friends and supporters for their help in realizing the vision of Poetry in America, which is producing high quality educational video on American poetry. She mentions key people who have supported her initiative financially, intellectually, logistically, or by appearing on camera. The main places mentioned are Cambridge and Boston. The document also talks about starting a new campaign with Templeton funding, and the need for advice from Jeffrey E.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028943.txt
The document is a letter from Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein expressing gratitude for his support of her initiative, Poetry in America. The letter describes the project's goal of producing high-quality educational videos on American poetry and its success in reaching a wide range of learners. Lisa mentions that she will drop by before the new year to get advice from Jeffrey on renewing the Templeton campaign and her needs for the coming year. The letter highlights the various forms of support provided by friends, including financial contributions, participation in video shoots, provision of resources, and networking assistance.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028884.txt
This document discusses a proposal for contributing $500,000 to the Poetry in America initiative at Harvard University. The key participants include Lisa New and Jeffrey E., with Larry also mentioned as providing information about the project. The proposal seeks to use this money for post-production and distribution of a historical period of American poetry (1914-1945), including interviews with various individuals such as Bill Clinton, Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, Robert Polito, Sarah Kay, Alfre Woodard, Jane Pickering, Jay Parini, and Ray D. The document also mentions the possibility of using alternative ways to give the money that would not involve Harvard University.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028882.txt
This document is an email from Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein discussing a proposal for a project related to Poetry in America at Harvard University. The proposal seeks $500,000 and mentions that it would be best if the money were given as a gift to EdLabs at Harvard. It also discusses potential raw materials for the project including interviews with Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, and others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027041.txt
In an email exchange from October 5th to October 6th, Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein discuss plans for a taping in Cambridge or New York. Lisa mentions that she will be at a YIVO event on the evening of the 23rd, but is willing to tape on the 24th as well. They also discuss the possibility of having Woody Allen participate in the taping and John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore have recently signed on for another project.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027038.txt
The document discusses arranging a taping session between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein for their conversation on October 23rd at Harvard University or Lisa's house. The purpose of the taping is not explicitly stated but seems to be related to discussing Jewish Eastern European materials, as YIVO (the largest collection of such materials) is mentioned. The taping could involve only Lisa and Jeffrey, students from HarvardX studios, or the Woodberry Poetry Room. Other notable individuals like John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore have also signed up for the event.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027036.txt
The document is a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein discussing the scheduling and location for a taping. The focus is on key people, places, and topics such as the availability of specific dates in October, the possibility of conducting the taping at Lisa's house, the involvement of students or just the two of them, and potential guests to the seminar like John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027035.txt
The email discusses a meeting between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein on the 23rd. Lisa offers to tape their conversation in her office, Harvardx studios, or Woodberry poetry room. She also mentions that John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore have signed up for her seminar.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025537.txt
The email discusses a proposal for a poetry and science initiative that could begin immediately with funding of $500,000. The proposed course would combine the study of poetry with the study of science, environment, and the visual arts. Key people mentioned in the email include Lisa New, who is interested in supporting TV on a broad range of topics, and Jeffrey E., who is having a drink with the Dean of Ed School to explore this proposal among other topics. The initiative would include taped sessions from various experts such as Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg, and David Malan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023448.txt
This document is an email conversation between Jeffrey E. and Michael Wolff about a project they are working on involving Clinton, Woody Kagan, and budgeting for a film or television production. They also discuss reality TV production costs and budgeting, as well as other follow-ups such as the status of Whitman's "Song of Myself" reading and contact information for Michael Wolff.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023433.txt
The document contains a conversation between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey E. regarding an event scheduled for Thursday at one o'clock. It also mentions the names Clinton Woody Kagan, David Brooks, and Lena Dunham, as well as Wgbh, an organization that has won 10 Emmys. The topic of budgeting is discussed, and it seems that a seminar on Whitman's "Song of Myself" may take place in the future. Additionally, Lisa New is mentioned as having had an interesting day with unexpected surprises.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023431.txt
Lisa New and Jeffrey E. are discussing budget proposals for educational initiatives involving the Ed school and NEH funding. Lisa expresses gratitude to Jeffrey for his support and mentions a difference of opinion regarding public television footage budgets, including costs associated with Clinton and Hancock footage. They both agree on not adding to budgets related to Clinton, Woody Kagan, or Ginsburg.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023429.txt
This document is an email exchange between Lisa New and Jeffrey E. regarding a video project involving budgeting for different footage options. David G. was present at the filming of Herbie Hancock but not Bill Clinton's, leading to dissatisfaction in public television. The pilot was made for $100,000 with savings on the Clinton footage. Additionally, there is discussion about reality TV being low budget due to factors such as no writing or expertise needed and no actors or travel required beyond one location.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023427.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails between individuals discussing various topics such as budgeting and producing content. Key people mentioned include Clinton Woody Kagan and Lisa New. The conversation also touches on reality TV production costs, which are generally low due to the lack of writing or other specialized expertise needed. It is implied that Michael Wolff may have won several Emmys. There's a mention of sending someone some stuff and their shared birthday.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023205.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails regarding a project involving taped interviews with various individuals, including politicians and other notable figures such as Woody Allen, Frank Gehry, and Richard Dawkins. The sender is seeking advice on how to proceed with the footage from one particular interviewee who has denied permission for use.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023202.txt
This email discusses a list of politicians and other notable figures that have been taped by the sender. The focus is on obtaining permission to use footage from these individuals in an online course. Key people mentioned include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The email also references Woody Allen's legal team and their decision not to allow the footage to be used.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023198.txt
The document discusses a list of politicians and other figures that the sender has taped, including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Sir Mervyn King, former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers, Vice President Biden, Senator Mark Warner, Governor Jerry Brown, UN representative Samantha Power, former Sec of State Henry Kissinger, former Sec of State Condoleezza Rice, and several others. The sender also mentions that they have taped figures such as Frank Gehry, Katie Couric, David Brooks, Andrea Mitchell, Richard Dawkins, Peter Gallison, Head of the College Board David Coleman, Dean of Harvard Law School Martha Minow, and several poets laureate.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019330.txt
This document discusses a grant application process and its challenges. Lisa New, director of Poetry in America, highlights the progress made by the program in 2016, including moving toward a concrete release date for their television series and converting MOOC modules into for-credit courses. She also mentions Jeffrey E.'s role as an adviser and supporter of the program. Barnaby is mentioned as someone who could apply for a grant but should know that there are only a few grants available in each round, and many projects proposed don't get funding due to limited funding availability.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019326.txt
The document is a letter from Lisa New to Jeffrey E., discussing the progress made by Poetry in America and its associated non-profit production company, Verse Video Education, as well as their new Harvard partner, the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. The goals for 2016 included moving their television series toward a concrete release date, converting MOOC modules into for-credit courses, and developing a course specifically for K-12 educators. In addition to this, Lisa also mentions that Barnaby is no longer at the Institute for Advanced Studies, but instead she will ask him if he can help her through Templeton. The document also mentions that the company has grown from just herself and one other person to now having a production staff of five, as well as interns and Harvard graduate students who are trained in public-facing humanities.