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Event Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-01 | N/A | WGBH and American Public Television asked Verse Video Education to expand television series | N/A | View |
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This document is a status report for Verse Video Education and the 'Poetry in America' project, likely written by Elisa New (though unnamed on this page) in late 2016. It details partnerships with Harvard's Bok Center, the launch of a teacher training course in Jan 2017, and the production of a TV series for WGBH/APT featuring high-profile guests like Joe Biden, Shaquille O'Neal, and Nas. The document serves as an update on expansion, sustainability, and content distribution.
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This document is a progress report or update detailing the expansion of the 'Poetry in America' initiative at Harvard University, specifically its partnership with the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. It outlines upcoming projects for 2017 and 2018, including a teacher training course and a nationwide television series featuring high-profile guests such as Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, and Shaquille O'Neal. The document bears a House Oversight footer, suggesting it was part of a document production related to government inquiries, likely concerning Epstein's connections to Harvard funding.
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An email thread from December 2016 where Lisa New sends Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'jeffrey E.') a progress report on her non-profit, Verse Video Education, and the 'Poetry in America' project. The report details partnerships with Harvard and various funding/client relationships. In response, Epstein notes that an individual named 'Barnaby' is now at the Institute for Advanced Studies and offers to ask Barnaby to help 'shepard' Lisa through 'Templeton' (likely the Templeton Foundation).
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This document is a progress report (likely from late 2016) detailing the work of Verse Video Education and the 'Poetry in America' project within Harvard's Derek Bok Center. It outlines the launch of a teacher training course in January 2017 and a television series airing in 2018, listing numerous high-profile celebrity guests including Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Woody Allen, and Bono. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp, indicating it is part of an investigation file (likely regarding Epstein's funding of academic projects).
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A December 2016 email from Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein providing an end-of-year update on the organizations 'Poetry in America' and 'Verse Video Education.' The email details the organization's new 501c3 status, various academic and media partnerships (specifically with Harvard and WGBH), and thanks Epstein for his role as a 'longstanding adviser and supporter' and for his 'thought partnership.'
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This email chain from December 8, 2015, involves a request from Leah Reis-Dennis (on behalf of Harvard Professor Lisa New) to Jeffrey Epstein, asking for his assistance in securing a legal release from Woody Allen for previously filmed footage to be used in the 'Poetry in America' initiative. Epstein apparently forwarded this request to Soon-Yi Previn, who responded to Epstein stating that they were open to the project in principle, subject to strict controls over advertising, final cut approval, and legal review of the release form. The document highlights Epstein's role as a gatekeeper for access to Woody Allen.
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An email dated December 8, 2015, from Leah Reis-Dennis (Verse Video Education/Poetry in America) to Jeffrey Epstein (via jeevacation@gmail.com) and Harvard Professor Lisa New. Leah requests Epstein's assistance in obtaining a release form from Woody Allen for previously filmed footage to be used in an educational initiative involving HarvardX and PBS. The email lists several high-profile figures (Clinton, Gore, McCain, etc.) who have already participated.
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This document outlines the curriculum and contributors for 'Poetry in America for Teachers II,' an educational initiative by Harvard and WGBH. It lists high-profile contributors including Al Gore, Lawrence Summers, Ray Dalio, Walter Isaacson, and Richard Dawkins, detailing the topics they discuss and the locations where footage was shot (ranging from Harvard University museums to Papua New Guinea). The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, suggesting it was part of an investigation, likely regarding Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Harvard and prominent figures, though Epstein himself is not named in this specific text.
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This document is a page from a proposal or funding memorandum for the 'Poetry in America' project. It outlines distribution partners (including media organizations like The Atlantic and WGBH, and corporate partners like Adobe), expected outcomes such as for-credit courses to be released by Spring 2016, and funding options via the Harvard Graduate School of Education or the Filmmaker's Collaborative. The document bears a House Oversight footer, indicating its inclusion in a congressional investigation.
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An email thread from September 2014 involving Jeffrey Epstein, Michael Wolff, and Lisa New. The conversation revolves around scheduling a meeting between Wolff and Epstein, and a previous discussion with Lisa New regarding a poetry project (Whitman's 'Song of Myself'), production budgets, and potential funding involving WGBH and the Templeton Foundation. Epstein explicitly instructs not to add money to a budget involving 'clinton woody kagan'.
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This is an email, likely sent by Jeffrey Epstein (indicated by 'JEE' and 'jeevacation@gmail.com'), discussing financial figures ('1, 250,000 all in') and preparation for a meeting with 'templeton'. The sender compares their value to 'David' who has 10 Emmys and expresses a desire to contact 'Michael' after discovering they share a birthday. The document includes standard confidentiality disclaimers and a House Oversight footer.
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This document is an email chain from September 2014 between Michael Wolff, Jeffrey Epstein, and Lisa New. Lisa New writes a detailed email recounting a dinner or seminar hosted by Epstein, mentioning a 'Prime Minister,' discussing production budgets for a project involving WGBH and Templeton, and listing high-profile figures like Clinton, Woody Allen, and Elena Kagan. Epstein forwards this to Wolff with the instruction 'clinton woody kagan , do not add one penny to budget,' to which Wolff responds 'Fab! And tomorrow?'
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An email from Lisa New (Professor New) to Jeffrey Epstein following a meeting. She discusses production budgets for a project involving high-profile figures and WGBH, contrasting costs with reality TV. She mentions a 'seminar table' at Epstein's location, proposes reading Walt Whitman poetry together, and requests the email address for an attendee named Michael.
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This document outlines a proposal for 'Poetry in America for Teachers II,' an educational initiative by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, HarvardX, and WGBH. It lists numerous high-profile contributors—including Al Gore, Lawrence Summers, Ray Dalio, and Walter Isaacson—who have participated in filmed segments discussing poetry and science at various locations. The document concludes with a funding request or cost statement of 1,000,000 for two television episodes and a credit-bearing course.
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This document is an email from Harvard Professor Elisa New to an implied Jeffrey Epstein (indicated by the 'JEE' disclaimer and 'jeevacation' email address). New discusses attaching a draft budget involving Harvard personnel costs and WGBH negotiations. She also proposes a social gathering in February to screen a video related to 'Poetry in America 3: Whitman' and have a discussion.
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An email thread from October 2014 between Jeffrey Epstein and Lisa New regarding a $500,000 donation proposal for the 'Poetry in America' initiative at Harvard University. Lisa New outlines the use of funds for post-production of a TV series featuring interviews with high-profile figures like Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, and Ray Dalio, noting that Epstein's 'friend' specifically wanted this to be a Harvard gift. Epstein replies briefly, calling the $500k proposal 'optimistic but can't hurt.'
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This document is an email chain from December 8, 2015, in which Leah Reis-Dennis (representing Harvard Professor Lisa New's 'Poetry in America' initiative) asks Jeffrey Epstein to assist in securing a media release form from Woody Allen for previously filmed footage. Epstein forwarded the request to Soon-Yi Previn, who responded that they are 'open in principle' subject to strict conditions regarding advertising, final cut approval, and legal review. The email lists numerous high-profile figures (Clinton, Gore, McCain, etc.) already participating in the project.
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This is an email dated December 17, 2017, from Harvard Professor Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein (using the address jeevacation@gmail.com). New thanks Epstein for his financial, intellectual, and creative support of her non-profit, Verse Video Education, and the 'Poetry in America' initiative. The email details partnerships with Harvard and WGBH, announces an upcoming PBS series, and mentions that Harvard alumni can receive class credit for donations. It closes by noting a 'personal P.S.' which is not visible in the provided image.
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An email chain from December 8, 2015, in which Leah Reis-Dennis (representing Harvard Professor Lisa New and Verse Video Education) asks Jeffrey Epstein to help secure a release form from Woody Allen for previously filmed footage. Epstein forwards the request to Soon-Yi Previn, who agrees in principle subject to conditions regarding advertising, final cut approval, and legal review. The email lists numerous high-profile figures (Clinton, Gore, McCain, etc.) who have already participated in the 'Poetry in America' project.
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This document is a progress report or donor update for the 'Poetry in America' project, likely written circa 2016-2017. It details the full funding and production of the first season featuring high-profile guests like Bill Clinton and Nas, as well as educational partnerships with Harvard, PBS, and various schools. The text highlights contributions ranging from financial donations to the provision of film crews and venue access (including a 'whole skyscraper').
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This document is a status report and fundraising update sent to 'Jeffrey' (Epstein) regarding the 'Poetry in America' project. It details the production status of the TV series, educational partnerships with Harvard and PBS, and a fundraising goal of $2.5 million. The author explicitly thanks Jeffrey for his support and credits a financial gift from Leon Black for paying staff salaries and establishing a base at Harvard.
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This document is an email chain from December 2, 2015, initiated by Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein. New requests a meeting to seek Epstein's advice regarding the 'Templeton campaign' and her initiative 'Poetry in America,' while sharing a draft fundraising letter. Epstein replies asking if she is available in Cambridge on Saturday, to which she agrees. Epstein then forwards the exchange to his assistant, Lesley Groff.
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This document is an email chain from December 2, 2015, between Lisa New (Poetry in America) and Jeffrey Epstein. New requests a meeting to discuss funding needs and advice for the 'Templeton campaign,' forwarding a general update letter that details the progress of her poetry initiative, including celebrity involvement (Bill Clinton, Nas, etc.) and partnerships with Harvard and WGBH. Epstein responds briefly, asking if he is in Cambridge on Saturday.
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