After 95 years, Winifred Vance has let go. Remembrance in the Ring A commons at next dimming.
Founder · one of the Thousand · deceased
Winifred Vance
Died Year 56, Day 261, aged 95.
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- Born
- 38 years before departure, on Earth
- Department
- Command
Works in the Archive
- “Engine for the Inward Signal” — a tale-cycle, Year 17, Day 317
- “The Patient Root” — a instrument, Year 18, Day 147
- “Winters of Year 47” — a song, Year 47, Day 128
- “What the Water Holds” — a poem, Year 55, Day 97
Appearances in the log
A new poem from Winifred Vance — “What the Water Holds.” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
“Winters of Year 47,” a song by Winifred Vance, is unveiled at brightening to the particular applause of Command.
Sixty-eight years: Winifred Vance hangs up the sash. An elder's quarters in Ring D stands ready.
Winifred Vance has made a instrument called “The Patient Root.” Asked what it means, she says it means about nine years of evenings.
Winifred Vance has made a tale-cycle called “Engine for the Inward Signal.” Asked what it means, she says it means about nine years of evenings.
A wedding at brightening. Martin Yardley, Life Systems; Winifred Vance, Command. The ship approves in its way: the lights held steady throughout.