Category Archives: H.L. Mencken

H.L. Mencken’s “Christmas Story” (1946)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by atomictv

H.L. Mencken’s “Christmas Story” via archive.org.

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The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed” – Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition

Posted on December 5, 2013 by atomictv

The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed”: Marion Elizabeth Rodgers on Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition By Sara Witman, 3/14/2011 Research Librarian Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander At the start of her lecture to a packed room at the Baltimore … Continue reading →

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H.L Mencken on Essex, Maryland

Posted on March 22, 2013 by atomictv

Hollywood Park was located in Essex, Maryland near the Back River Bridge.

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H.L. Mencken Club vs. H.L. Mencken

Posted on November 9, 2012 by atomictv

Columnist Mike Moran wishes a group some have called racist would find a new name. By Mike Moran (North Baltimore Patch, 11/8/2012) On Nov. 9 of this year, the fifth annual conference of the H.L. Mencken Club will be kicking off, just … Continue reading →

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