Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal facts for kids
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is a special group that teaches people. It is located in Mecosta, Michigan. This center was started to continue the ideas and work of Dr. Russell Kirk. He was an American thinker, historian, writer, and critic.
The Center is known for supporting ideas called traditionalist conservatism. This means they value older ways of thinking and traditions. They also publish two journals regularly: Studies in Burke and His Time and The University Bookman. The University Bookman is the oldest conservative book review in the United States.
The Russell Kirk Center is based in Russell Kirk's old family home in Mecosta, Michigan. Here, they hold special classes and meetings. They also offer chances for people to do research and study. This place is now a unique library and meeting spot. These activities help create a learning community. This community is a key part of what the Center does.
The University Bookman Journal
The University Bookman was started by Russell Kirk in 1960. It was first called A Quarterly Review of Educational Materials. This journal is the oldest book review that focuses on right-leaning ideas in the United States. It has been published without stopping since 1960.
From 1960 to 1990, the journal was given for free. It went to people who subscribed to National Review. For most of its history, members of the Kirk family edited the journal. Then, in 2005, Gerald Russello became the editor.
Some famous writers have contributed to The University Bookman. These include James Schall, Peter Augustine Lawler, Allan Carlson, John Lukacs, and George Nash.
Who Works at the Center?
The president of the Russell Kirk Center is Annette Y. Kirk. She is Russell Kirk's wife. Jeffrey O. Nelson, who is Kirk's son-in-law, is in charge of publications.
Many important people work as Senior Fellows at the Center. These include Ian Crowe, Bruce Frohnen, Vigen Guroian, George H. Nash, Marco Respinti, Jeffrey Polet, and Gleaves Whitney.
The Center also has a Board of Advisors. This board helps guide the Center. Members include T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr., John Engler, Edwin Feulner, John Lukacs, Forrest McDonald, and George H. Nash.
Other Groups to Explore
- Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
- National Association of Scholars
