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The Jack London Educational Research Foundation, Inc. was established in August 1976. It became a non-profit corporation registered in the state of California in December 1981. Originally, its purpose was to maintain source material and memorabilia, and to promote research activities of the life and work of Jack London. The Foundation has evolved through the years and now sponsors seminars, a Middle School Program, High School Writing Contests, and offers free assistance to writers, researchers, and others interested in Jack London, and to teachers requesting supplementary teaching materials.
Of extreme importance is the motivation of young people, especially, to read and to write, and to develop their skills in the Language Arts areas. The Foundation has discovered that those who read and study Jack London’s life works, and times become inspired. Jack London is read worldwide more than any other American author — living or deceased — and is considered by many to be America’s finest author. His work exemplifies traditional American values and captures the spirit of adventure and human interest. The Foundation members hail from countries all over the world. Currently, the Foundation’s Headquarters is located at the residence of Rudy Ciuca, 1595 Denmark Street, Sonoma, California. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 337, Glen Ellen, CA 95442.
The Society publishes a biannual magazine, The Call, which features short articles, announcements, news about member activities, book collecting information, photographs, notices of recent publications, reviews, and research notes. It is indexed by the Library of Congress and mailed out in late winter and late summer each year. At the last symposium, Kenneth Brandt, Savannah College of Design, was elected to the Advisory Board.
Beginning in 1992, the Society has held a biennial Symposium: in Sonoma, California (1992); the Huntington Library in San Marino, California (1994, 1998); Santa Rosa, California (1996, 2000, 2004), Lihue, Hawaii (2002), and Alaska (2004). The Symposia offer formal papers, workshops, films, and plenary speakers, as well as informal excursions and social events. Speakers include leading London scholars from major universities as well as presentations designed for high school instructors and interested readers. The Symposia are known for their combination of outstanding scholarly presentations and relaxed pace.