Chers Amis de Saint-Just,

The Association for the Preservation of Saint-Just’s House has not yet set up  a Paypal account, but they are working on a new website for their restoration efforts. Hopefully that will be launched soon and will offer more details on the project (although the update packet was very informative). The president has asked us to hold out on sending what we have raised for now, so that gives us some time and opportunity to raise some additional funds.

As of this moment, we have raised about USD $155, surpassing our original goal!

I know my contributions to the etsy shop have sort of dropped off for a while, but I am working on some more things and hope to post some additional items very soon. I will be asking some of my coworkers if they also would like to make donations to the museum’s cause.

Again, if you have any ideas for fundraisers or ways to help the cause, I’d really appreciate it!

Very best,

- Rev

sjsurvey:

Hello, all!

I’m writing a senior honors thesis about representations of Saint-Just in popular culture, and it would really enrich my work if I could gauge contemporary perceptions of Saint-Just (at least on the internet, which I’m aware is a different beast than IRL!) and what forces have shaped them. To that end, I’ve created the following survey. I would appreciate it SO much if you could take the time to fill it out and share it with others. The more responses I have, the better!

You can send your responses to me in a message or ask. You may do it anonymously, if you so choose, but I am not planning on revealing any usernames in the final work in any case! The more detailed the responses the better, but we’re all busy, so I completely understand if you don’t have the time write any more than the basics.

If you plan on responding, please do so by March 12th, 2013.

Thank you so, so much!

The survey:

1. What are the first three adjectives that come to mind when you think of Saint-Just?

2. How did you first hear about Saint-Just?

3. Has your opinion of Saint-Just changed since you first heard about him? How? Why?

4. What material - factual and fictional - that contains Saint-Just have you read/watched?  Which did you feel was the best? Which was the worst?

5. Which revolutionary events do you associate with Saint-Just? Which do you think was the most important?

6.  What is your opinion on the nature of Saint-Just’s relationship with Robespierre (two friends and equals, master and disciple, lovers, some combination of all of the above, etc.)?

7. On the whole, do you find that Saint-Just’s contributions to the Revolution were more positive than negative, or more negative than positive? Why? Do you think he was a largely unlikable person or a largely likable person? Why?

8.  Do you or have you ever written fanfiction or drawn fanart involving Saint-Just? If so, what kinds?

9. How do you rate Saint-Just’s importance in the French Revolution? Very important, important, somewhat important, not very important, or not at all important? How come?

Friends!

We have surpassed our modest goal of raising $100 for the restoration of Saint-Just’s house! :D :D

Thank you to everyone who has purchased anything from the shop, and everyone who has helped in any way! (Yes, just following this blog helps, too! Thank you so much!!) <3

The shop will remain open, and items will continue to be added to it for the near future. I’ve got more cockades coming, and bookmarks. :3 If you want to contribute anything, you are very welcome to as well! Just send an ask to me (RevWarHeart) or this account, and we will work out the details. :D

Thanks again so much!

 - Rev

lajacobine:

Okay, so I have to be off to work soon and thus don’t have the time to translate right now, but I will edit this post with a translation later! In the meantime, here’s the original letter:

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I received an email from the Association for the House of Saint-Just, and attached was a document detailing their plans for the house. They are going to use this opportunity, tragic as it may be, to make the house even closer to the condition that it was when Saint-Just lived there — restoring fireplaces, chimneys, and the look of the interior to match research and resources that they have about the original structure. Right now, they’re looking at costs somewhere around 500,000€ (yikes!); and because the insurance won’t cover the changes that they wish to make (it will only cover what will restore the house to its pre-fire condition), they will be launching a massive international fundraising campaign. Several other historical organizations and scholars have stepped up to help, including museums.

The letter did not mention being able to send donations via paypal, but I was assured in an earlier email by the president that that will be an option at some point.

The association also thanked everyone who has helped and offered support so far.

:) - Rev

Both hats have been listed in the shop for Saint-Just! :D

These hats are finished! They will be posted in the shop this week. :D

Two down, eight to go. :3

The first hat is very nearly complete. :3

The hats have arrived!

First picture from the manufacturer!

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