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Michael Wood is a distinguished Princeton professor of English and Comparative Literature who met with Jeffrey Epstein for tea and lunch in New York in late 2012. Documents show Epstein was actively cultivating connections with academics, and Richard Axel recommended Wood as someone 'broad, deep, and interesting' who could discuss Nabokov.
Michael Wood appears primarily in Epstein's scheduling documents and personal correspondence from November 2012-February 2013, showing planned meetings for tea and lunch in New York. Richard Axel wrote to Epstein recommending Wood as an intellectual conversationalist who could discuss 'a vast expanse of literature, but Nabokov would be fun.' Most mentions are in calendar reminders and scheduling emails coordinated by Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant), showing Wood's name listed among other academics and cultural figures Epstein was meeting. However, many appearances are simply in monthly calendar documents where Wood's name appears in 'Winter Reminders' lists alongside other pending contacts.
Key Highlights
- •Richard Axel explicitly recommended Wood to Epstein as a conversationalist on literature, particularly Nabokov, suggesting Epstein was seeking intellectual engagement with Princeton faculty
- •Scheduled meetings occurred in November 2012 (tea at 3:00pm) and February 2013 (lunch), coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff
- •Wood appears alongside other prominent academics and cultural figures in Epstein's schedule, including Woody Allen, Richard Axel, Leon Botstein, and Bobby Kotick
- •The documents suggest Epstein was attempting to cultivate Princeton connections similar to his established Harvard relationships, though reporting indicates he was 'unsuccessful' at Princeton
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EFTA00315418.pdf
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? 9:00 Breakfast )v/Reid Weingarten 11:52 to arrive Penn Station 1:00 Meet w/Mark Lloyd and Lars Gramercy Park Hotel Room 3:00 TENTATIVE TEA iv/Michael Wood 3:00 train to depart Penn Station 7:00 DINNER Iv/Bobby Kotick (Bobby cell Sun. Nov. 18-NY -Francis off today for his Engagement Pa -David Blain
EFTA00315404.pdf
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DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-STOCKHOLM -WOODY
EFTA00401304.pdf
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tation? Sat. Nov. 17-NY -Julia Sudn today? -David Blaine today or tomorrow? TBD Appt wi TBD TENTATIVE Breakfast w/Reid Weingarten 12:30 Lunch w/Michael Wood (1 7:00 DINNER w/Bobby Kotick (Bobby cell: cell On Nov 15, 2012, at 12:37 AM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: Organize a round trip fast train from wash s
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EFTA00401520.pdf
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a #420 7:30 Dinner iv/Woody & Soon Yi (Woody cell: Sat. Nov. 17-NY TBD APPI w•MaIMIIM TBD TENTATIVE Breakfast iv/Reid Weingarten ( 12:30 Lunch w/Michael Wood a 7:30-8:00 DINNER w/Bobby Kotick ( ) Sun. Nov. 18-NY Francis off today for his Engagement Party 1) 6:30 TENTATIVE Dinner w/Leon Botstein -WILL N
EFTA00401527.pdf
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America #420 7:30 Dinner w/Woody & Soon Yi (Woody cell: Sat. Nov. 17-NY TBD APO wiNela TBD TENTATIVE Breakfast w/Reid Weingarten ( 12:30 Lunch w/Michael Wood (a) 7:30-8:00 DINNER w/Bobby Kotick (a) Sun. Nov. 18-NY Francis off today for his Engagement Party 6:30 TENTATIVE Dinner w/Leon Botstein -WILL NE
EFTA00401668.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wood Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:03:50 +0000 Hello Michael. Just following up my email from last Friday...Jeffrey will be in town
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EFTA00405661.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wood Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:44:43 +0000 tremendous. I will circle back with you as the date approaches. Might you be abl
EFTA00405662.pdf
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From: Michael Wood To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:49:27 +0000 Dear Lesley, Sure. It's All best, Michael On 9/10/12 2:44
EFTA00405663.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wood Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:50:45 +0000 excellent...thanks! On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:49 PM, Michael Wood wrote: > Dear Le
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EFTA00658519.pdf
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says you emailed him to stop by later today...he says he will come by at 4:00 4:30 Conf. Call w/Chris Knight 6:00 Appt w/Paul Morris 6:30 Dinner w/Michael Wood EFTA00658519
EFTA00667398.pdf
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07 Sep 2012 20:28:26 +0000 Dear Jeff, Although I would be pleased to oblige daughter, I have vengeance for Trinity. simply cannot oblige Trinity Michael Wood is broad, deep, and interesting. He can talk on a vast expanse of literature, but Nabokov would be fun. Richard EFTA00667398
EFTA00667431.pdf
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mail.com <mailto:jeevacation®gmail.com> Dear Jeff, Although I would be pleased to oblige daughter, I have vengeance for Trinity. oblige Trinity. Michael Wood is broad, deep, and interesting. He can talk on a vast expanse of literature, but Nabokov would be fun. Richard The information contained in this
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EFTA00667433.pdf
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tion®gmail.com <mailto:jeevacation®gmail.com> Dear Jeff, Althou h I would be leased to obli e dau hter, I have ven eance for Trinit . o ige nmy. Michael Wood is broad, deep, and interesting. He can talk on a vast expanse of literature, but Nabokov would be fun. Richard The information contained in this
EFTA00396219.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wood Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:48:49 +0000 Hello Michael. Jeffrey will be in NY this Friday Feb. 15th and is having lunch with
EFTA00400322.pdf
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c. 1st? I just need to know so Valdson can pack him enough clothes. thanks On Nov 29, 2012, at 3:20 PM, > wrote: DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-OSLO to STOCKHOLM
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EFTA00400661.pdf
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te: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:19:55 +0000 I and I at ranch until Monday next week On Nov 27, 2012, at 4:50 PM, wrote: DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-STOCKHOLM -WOODY
EFTA00400667.pdf
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at 5:19 PM, Zorro Ranch K and I at ranch until Monday next week On Nov 27, 2012, at 4:50 PM, • wrote: • wrote: DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-STOCKHOLM -WOODY
EFTA00400714.pdf
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14 PM, Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> wrote: 12 concert wiht.. On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM, wrote: DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-STOCKHOLM -WOODY
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EFTA00400914.pdf
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rd Barnett Lynn and Jojo Lynn Fontanilla Subject: Priv. & Con£ Dec. 1-31 Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:08:41 +0000 DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. 1, 2012-STOCKHOLM -WOODY ALLE
EFTA00293633.pdf
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DECEMBER 2012 Winter Reminders: Michael Wood, Harvard, Joffe Caracas, Marvin Go see Jeffrey Horowitz & the Building Site for Theatre for a New Audience SATURDAY DEC. I, 2012-S FOC KIIOI.NI -W
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PersonAmerican scholar, conductor, and educator (born 1946)
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31 docs31 co-mentions
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