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Author David R. Farmer discusses his new book, “Jack Rittenhouse: A Western Literary Life” at the New Mexico History Museum from 1–3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2. 

Join author David R. Farmer for a special discussion about pioneering twentieth-century writer, historian, bibliophile, printer, and publisher Jack D. Rittenhouse in his new book, “Jack Rittenhouse: A Western Literary Life,” published by University of New Mexico Press. Co-presented by the History Museum and the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library, the event will include a discussion with Tom Leech, retired curator of the Press at the Palace of the Governors, followed by a book signing. Visitors will be able to see archival materials from Rittenhouse’s Stagecoach Press, which he ran for 21 years. This event is free to New Mexico residents on First Sunday and included with admission for non-residents. Online RSVP is recommended on Eventbrite.

David R. Farmer, author of “Jack Rittenhouse: A Western Literary Life,” and former director of DeGolyer Library at Southern Methodist University. Farmer held previous positions at the University of Tulsa, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center. He holds BA and MA degrees from Trinity University and PhD and MLS degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.

This event offers an opportunity to learn more about the life and work of Jack Rittenhouse, who had a deep connection to New Mexico and wrote a guidebook in 1946 about Route 66. Author David R. Farmer brings his own deep knowledge of books, printing, and the people who love them to this first biography written about the pioneering writer and publisher.