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SUMMARY:Exploration of a Neighborhood: Tepe Park by Jason Hardgrave
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library. The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS) has exciting\, informative programs waiting just for you. Dive into the past and let your local heritage come alive. \nBeginning with the dedication of its namesake in 1947\, the neighborhood surrounding Tepe Park reflects the cyclical patterns of many similar neighborhoods in Evansville\, in Indiana\, and nationally.  The area derived not only its name but much of its community identity from the park.  With each addition to the park\, a new opportunity to illustrate the potential of the neighborhood was born.  Through many rounds of economic and social stress the community surrounding the park has rallied and fought back.  Today Tepe Park continues to add positive features to its identity with key champions advocating for revitalization and a new identity for Tepe Park\, one built on its remarkable and resilient history. \n For more information\, contact SWIHS at swihs1920@gmail.com. See you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/exploration-of-a-neighborhood-tepe-park-by-jason-hardgrave/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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SUMMARY:Renovation Raffle Half Pot Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Renovation Raffle\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in supporting historic Willard Public Library through our exciting Renovation Raffle fundraiser. With your participation\, you’ll not only have the chance to win big\, but also contribute to the preservation and enhancement of a 140-year-old National Historic Place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Renovation Raffle? \nThe Renovation Raffle is a half pot fundraiser aimed at raising funds for the renovation and repair of the iconic Willard Public Library. As a cherished landmark in Evansville\, Indiana\, the library holds significant historical and cultural value\, and your support will help ensure its continued vitality for years to come. \nHow to Participate: \n\nPurchase tickets for $5 each.\nTickets are available for sale inside or outside Willard Public Library\, as well as at various pop-up locations around Evansville.\nDon’t miss the opportunity to grab your tickets at the Annual Book Sale held at Willard Public Library on June 1st.\nThe selling period runs from April 7th to June 7th.\nThe half pot drawing will take place on June 8th.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nAll individuals aged 18 and above are welcome to participate in the Renovation Raffle. Your contribution will make a meaningful impact on the preservation of this treasured community resource. \nGet Involved: \nFollow our socials for more information\, including selling dates\, locations\, and additional ways to support the cause. Together\, let’s ensure that Willard Public Library continues to serve as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for generations to come. \nFor Questions email friendsofwillard@gmail.com \nThank you for your generous support! \nIndiana Gaming License # 017426\nReno Raffle Terms and Conditions
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/renovation-raffle/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,Children,Genealogy,General
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SUMMARY:E.A. Richardson: Bard of the Hoosierland presented by Pat Sides
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library. The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS) has exciting\, informative programs waiting just for you. Dive into the past and let your local heritage come alive. For more information\, contact SWIHS at swihs1920@gmail.com. See you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/the-remarkable-life-of-e-a-richardson-presented-by-pat-sides/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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SUMMARY:Live Birthday Q&A and Chat
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get ready to celebrate our library’s 139th birthday with us! 📚 Join Archivist Hannah and Assistant Librarian Stacie for a special YouTube Live event on March 28th at 3:30 PM. 🎂 We’ll be delving into the rich history of our library and answering all your burning questions about its past\, present\, and future! 📖 Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation\, share your memories\, and learn more about the heart of our community. Save the date and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss out on the festivities!🎈📜
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/live-birthday-qa-and-chat/
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CATEGORIES:Archives,General
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SUMMARY:History Tours
DESCRIPTION:📜 Step into the captivating world of our library’s history! 🎉 Join us for a day of history tours on March 23rd\, as we celebrate the legacy of our library leading up to its 139th birthday! 📚 Explore the nooks and crannies of our storied halls\, learn about the fascinating journey from past to present\, and discover the treasures that make our library truly special. Tours will be held at 11:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, and 3:30 PM. Reserve your spot now and embark on a journey through time with us! 🕰️🎂 \nSign-Up for a tour today! \n11 AM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour11am/ \n1 PM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour1pm/ \n3:30 PM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour330pm/
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/history-tours/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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SUMMARY:The Sky Over Angel Mounds presented by Mike Linderman
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana with the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS)! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm from September to November and February to May in the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library. Get ready for captivating programs that delve into our local heritage and bring the past to life. \nIn our upcoming session\, Mike Linderman will be shedding light on the intriguing astronomical alignments at Angel Mounds\, from the Summer and Winter Solstices to Milky Way and lunar alignments. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of our rich history and cultural significance. For more information\, reach out to SWIHS at swihs1920@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/the-sky-over-angel-mounds-presented-by-mike-linderman/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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SUMMARY:Live Q&A And WPL History Chat!
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join us for a Facebook Live event on March 14th at 3:30 PM! 📚 Archivist Hannah Thomason and Assistant Librarian Stacie will be diving into the fascinating world of WPL’s history and sharing exciting plans for our upcoming birthday celebrations! 🎂 Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion! Mark your calendars and join us live on Facebook for all the fun and insights! \nMake sure to like and follow us on Facebook!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/live-qa-and-wpl-history-chat/
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CATEGORIES:Archives,General
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T210622Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln the Wildness Years presented by Joshua Claybourn
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library. The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS) has exciting\, informative programs waiting just for you. Dive into the past and let your local heritage come alive. For more information\, contact SWIHS at swihs1920@gmail.com. See you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/lincoln-the-wildness-years-presented-by-joshua-claybourn/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T200000
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SUMMARY:Race Relations and Civil Rights in Evansville 1955-1975 presented by Dr. James MacLeod
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library. The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS) has exciting\, informative programs waiting just for you. Dive into the past and let your local heritage come alive. For more information\, contact SWIHS at swihs1920@gmail.com. See you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/race-relations-and-civil-rights-in-evansville-1955-1975-presented-by-dr-james-macleod/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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SUMMARY:The Deeds/Glasscock Glass-Plate Negatives Presented by Terry Hughes and Jon Carl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mesmerizing journey into Evansville’s past! On October 23rd at 6:00 pm\, the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library will come alive with history as renowned Evansville historians Terry Hughes and Jon Carl delve into the captivating Deeds glass-plate negatives from our archival collection. This is an event you won’t want to miss\, and no reservations are required. Immerse yourself in the stories of our city’s heritage\, brought to life by two of our most celebrated historians. Discover\, learn\, and be inspired by the treasures of our past\, all under one roof!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/the-deeds-glasscock-glass-plate-negatives-presented-by-terry-hughes-and-jon-carl/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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SUMMARY:Southwestern Indiana Historical Society: September Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 19\, 2023\, for an enlightening evening hosted by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society. We are thrilled to present “Investing in the Future Through Learning About the Past: The 1878 Memorial Initiative\,” a captivating presentation by renowned historians Kristalyn Shefveland and Laurel Standiford Reyes. \n? Date: September 19\, 2023\n? Time: 6:30 PM\n?️ Venue: Browning Gallery\, Lower Level of Willard Public Library \nDiscover the rich history of our region and learn about the impactful 1878 Memorial Initiative that continues to shape our community today. Kristalyn Shefveland and Laurel Standiford Reyes will delve deep into this historical endeavor\, shedding light on its significance and how it has influenced our present and future. \nThis event promises to be an engaging and educational experience\, perfect for history enthusiasts\, students\, and anyone curious about the history of Southwestern Indiana. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into our past and its role in shaping our path forward. \nAdmission to the event is free. We look forward to sharing this enriching evening with you and celebrating the history that binds our community. \nMark your calendars and invite your friends and family to join us on September 19th at 6:30 PM in the Browning Gallery at the Willard Public Library. Let’s explore our shared heritage and invest in a brighter future through the knowledge of our past. See you there!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/swihs_sept2023/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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SUMMARY:Murders Most Foul
DESCRIPTION:Step into the gripping world of true crime\, and join us for an unforgettable journey into Evansville in the\n1800s. Vanderburgh County Historian and WPL Special Collections Assistant\, Stan Schmitt\, will host this hour-long program. Get ready to be intrigued\, shocked\, and thoroughly captivated! See you there!\n\nLocation: Willard Public Library Browning Gallery (lower level) \nAll events are free & open to the public. \n*This program is recommended for mature audiences only.​*
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/murders-most-foul/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,Genealogy,General
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SUMMARY:(Almost) Midnight Madness
DESCRIPTION:We are back! \nWell\, almost.  We will still offer the excellent programming you have come to expect from us\, the friendly staff\, exemplary service\,  and we will stay open late for your convenience.  Just not quite as late as before.  The library will close at 10 on Monday through Thursday\, and at it’s normal time of 5:30 on Friday.  The dates for (Almost) Midnight Madness are\nMonday June 19\, 2023 – Friday June 23\, 2023\nIf you’re new here\, you may wonder what all the hype is about.   (Almost) Midnight Madness is a week long genealogy conference at Willard Public Library in Evansville\, Indiana.  Here are a few of the reasons everyone loves it: \nIt’s Free!  Yes\, you read that correctly.  It is 100% without any cost to you. \nGive Aways!  The first 250 people through the door will receive some truly special gifts. \nDoor Prizes!  There will be drawings for door prizes. \nWorld Class Speakers!  This is the main reason to be excited.  We have some great speakers lined up for you. \nFood Trucks!  We will bring in at least one food truck per day so that once you’re parked\, you can stay parked. \nRegistration Form\nPlease click above on “Registration Form” download the fillable PDF\, fill it out\, and email it to genealogy@willard.lib.in.us\n(Librarians\, please indicate in your email that you need LEU’s) \n\n\nSpeakers\n  \nPeggy Clemens Lauritzen\nPeggy Clemens Lauritzen\, AG\, FOGS has a deep love for her Appalachian roots with nearly every ancestor living south of the Ohio River. Growing up as an only child\, her trips with her parents involved courthouses and cemeteries.\nWhile her own children were young\, she was asked to be the Family History Director in northcentral Ohio. Her research skills deepened\, and soon she was invited to speak at conferences and webinars around the United States.\nThe author of several Legacy QuickGuides on the Appalachian states\, she has also filmed as an instructor for Ancestry Academy and is a former researcher for Ancestry ProGenealogists. She was recognized for her work by being awarded the title of Fellow of the Ohio Genealogical Society in 2018\, as well as receiving the Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service in Genealogy.\n  \nRichard Hill\nRichard Hill was the first adoptee to identify his birth family through genetic genealogy DNA tests. To share what he learned with other adoptees and genealogists Richard created his first DNA-focused website in 2008.\nHis pioneering application of genetic genealogy was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal in 2009. Since then\, he has advised thousands of adoptees\, genealogists\, and others seeking to find lost relatives or confirm suspected relationships.\nToday\, his new DNA Favorites website is a one-stop resource for anyone interested in genetic genealogy. He is a popular speaker on DNA testing topics and continues to share news\, tips\, and DNA testing success stories on social media.\nRichard’s award-winning memoir is Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA. It is available in print\, Kindle\, and audiobook formats on Amazon. His Guide to DNA Testing\, a Kindle short book\, gives readers just enough information to choose the right DNA tests for their purposes.\nRichard serves on the Advisory Board of DNA Quest\, a program that periodically distributes free DNA tests to adoptees and their birth families. He is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild\, the International Society of Genetic Genealogy\, and the American Adoption Congress. Richard lives in Michigan with his wife of 54 years. He has a B.S. and an MBA from Michigan State University.\n  \nShannon Combs-Bennett\nShannon Combs-Bennett (QG\, MSc\, PLCGS) is an award-winning author and genealogical researcher based in Northern Virginia. She lectures and writes on various topics\, from genealogical methodology to genetic genealogy. Shannon holds a BS in Biology with an emphasis in genetics and an MSc in Genealogical\, Heraldic\, and Paleographic Studies. She also earned her Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Currently\, Shannon is a doctoral student in History and Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde.\n\nSchedule\n(Click “Schedule” above for daily itinerary and speaker slots)\nGive-Aways\n(For the first 250 registered attendees)\n\n\nDoor Prizes\nAttend 16 Sessions to be entered into the drawing\n\nOne iPad 10th Generation\n\n \nTen MyHeritage DNA kits\n  \n  \n  \n   One Copy of Finding Family \nTen Ancestry DNA Kits\n   One Year Subscription to Storied\nFood Trucks\nMonday\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee\nSteve’s Oink -N- Squeel\nSweet Dreams A-La-Mode\n  \nTuesday\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee\nSTUFT\n  \n\n\nWednesday\nThe Cheese Queen\nKona Ice\n  \nThursday\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee\nLee’ Phillies and More\nLa Plaza\n  \nFriday\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee\nJoey Za’s Pizza and Steaks\nSweet Dreams A-La-Mode\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/almost-midnight-madness/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,Genealogy,General
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SUMMARY:Southwestern Indiana Historical Society presents Community Discussion on Evansville
DESCRIPTION:Special Guests: Charles Berger\, Watez Phelps & Vivian Taylor\nTuesday – May 16th | 6:30PM | Browning Gallery\nJoin us for the ‘Community Discussion on Evansville’ program hosted by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society in partnership with Willard Public Library. This program aims to engage the community in a dialogue about the rich history of Evansville\, Indiana. \nOur special guests will share their stories and experiences about the historic events that have shaped the city’s identity over the years. From the early settlement of Evansville to its growth as a thriving industrial center\, our speakers will highlight significant moments that have impacted the community. \nThis event is open to all members of the public who have an interest in Evansville’s history and wish to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s past. We encourage attendees to ask questions and share their own stories and memories of Evansville during the discussion. \nJoin us for an enlightening evening as we explore the fascinating history of Evansville and celebrate the contributions of those who have helped shape this great city. The Community Discussion on Evansville promises to be an engaging and informative event for all who attend.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/swihs-may-2023-program/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T200000
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SUMMARY:The Siren Song of Homogeneity: Evansville and the 1920s
DESCRIPTION:Evansville’s Department of Metropolitan Development in partnership with WPL is excited to present this lecture by Kelley Coures titled “The Siren Song of Homogeneity: Evansville and the 1920s.” \nDuring this talk\, a look will be taken into Evansville’s controversial past of the early 20th Century. The city’s complex history with race\, politics\, and the Ku Klux Klan during a time of great change for the city and nation will be covered. \nKelley Coures is an Evansville native who has served as the executive director of the Department of Metro Development for the City of Evansville since 2014. He received the Sadelle Berger Civil Rights Award from the Mayor’s Human Relations Commission for work in the LGBTQ community in 2011. Leadership Evansville presented him the Social Service award in 2012. \nThis presentation is given in honor of Historic Preservation Month. For all questions and concerns regarding Historic Preservation Month\, please contact the Evansville Historic Preservation Office or the Department of Metropolitan Development at (812) 435-6030 or 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/the-siren-song-of-homogeneity-evansville-and-the-1920s/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20230228T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T221025Z
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SUMMARY:WPL's 138th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Willard Public Library’s 138th Birthday Party!\nHelp us celebrate Indiana’s oldest public library with friends\, refreshments and activities for everyone – Tuesday\, March 28th at 6:30PM.  \nAdults are invited to hang out in the Browning Gallery and Reading Room (lower level) where punch and cake will be available\, as well as stories and raffles for WPL merchandise. WPL Archivist\, Hannah\, will give a short presentation on the library’s history and Adult Services Librarian Assistant\, Stacie\, will tell a couple short stories about the Grey Lady Ghost. \n6:30PM – 6:50PM    Cake\, Punch and Meet and Greet \n6:50PM – 7:15PM     Willard Public Library History Conversation with Archivist\, Hannah \n7:15PM – 7:25PM     Grey Lady Ghost Conversation with Librarian Assistant\, Stacie \n7:25PM                        Raffle and Prize Giveaways \nIn the Children’s Department (lower level) – WPL staff will have activities and cupcakes for younger party goers in addition to story time and crafts. \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/wpl-138th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,Children,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20230302T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T231408Z
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SUMMARY:'Lewis and Clark' | SWIHS March Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin SWIHS as Matthew J. Alschbach\, Associate Professor of History at Owensboro Community and Technical College explores the travels of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Lieut. William Clark as they traverse the Midwest. \n  \nJoin us Tuesday\, March 21 at 6:30PM in the Browning Gallery (lower level) at Willard Public Library.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/lewis-and-clark-swihs-march-program/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20230302T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T181800Z
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SUMMARY:Native Fascism: Evansville’s 1948 Wallace Riot
DESCRIPTION:Join WPL Archives and the Vanderburgh County Historical Society in the Browning Gallery on Monday\, March 13 at 6:00pm to hear Dr. Denise Lynn’s presentation. \nDescription of the Program: In April 1948\, Progressive Party candidate for President Henry Wallace arrived in Indiana to much controversy. The conservative state did not welcome Wallace and veteran’s organizations actively organized to disrupt his speaking engagements. On April 6 at the Progressive Party’s Evansville event\, a mob attacked the Wallace supporters causing injuries and pushing Evansville into the national spotlight. In the wake of the riot\, a local professor was fired for his involvement in the Wallace campaign and the radical CIO Local 813 became the subject of House committee hearings. This anticommunist hysteria gripped the Evansville community and led to populist fascist reaction beginning with the violence at the riot. This presentation argues that what happened in Evansville on April 6 was part of a populist fascism in the United States propelled by anticommunism and enacted by veteran’s organizations. While national politicians dominate histories of anticommunism\, some of the greatest damage done during that period occurred when other Americans\, specifically veteran’s groups\, violated the constitutional rights of their fellow citizens. \nAbout Dr. Lynn: Originally from Upstate New York\, she attended SUNY Binghamton\, State University of New York where she received her MA and PhD. Her research focuses on women in the American Communist Party. Dr. Lynn is the Vice-President of the Historians of American Communism and the editor of its journal American Communist History. She has written a regular blog for Black Perspectives and has written for Nursing Clio\, Marxist Sociology\, and Lawrence & Wishart. Her articles have appeared in American Communist History\, Women’s History Review\, Journal of Cold War Studies\, Radical Americas\, Journal of Intersectionality\, and Journal for the Study of Radicalism. Dr. Lynn is the author of Where is Juliet Stuart Poyntz? Gender\, Spycraft\, and Anti-Stalinism in the Early Cold War from the University of Massachusetts Press. Her current book project is on radical Black women in the anti-Korean war movement and a biography of Claudia Jones.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/native-fascism-evansvilles-1948-wallace-riot/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20221109T173801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T174012Z
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin our Archives staff in the Browning Gallery for Show & Tell at WPL! This month\, our feature is Republic Aviation and the P-47 during World War II. Our Archivist\, Hannah Thomason\, will bring out treasures from within our archives to share the role they played in our history. We invite you to join the discussion by bringing an item from your own personal collection and telling us all about it! What you bring does not have to relate to the Archive’s chosen feature. We are excited to show and tell our history with you!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/show-tell/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20221031T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T204730Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Willard Library 2022 Annual Lecture
DESCRIPTION:‘A Hoosier Photographer’s Journey Through a Vanishing America’ | Presented by Dr. Eric Sandweiss\n \nThis lecture will focus on early color images of Indiana and the country from the 1930s and 1940s. Taken by Posey County native\, Charles Cushman. The presentation begins at 6:30PM on Monday\, November 14 in the Browning Gallery located in Willard Public Library’s lower level. \nWillard Public Library is a non-profit organization (501c3) and encourages patrons and visitors of WPL to donate to help support events like this one for years to come >> https://willard.lib.in.us/donate/ \nWatch the Grey Lady Ghost at Willard Public Library on our World-Famous Ghost Cams >> https://www.willardghost.com/
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/friends-of-willard-library-2022-annual-lecture/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201223
CREATED:20221007T141530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T141750Z
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SUMMARY:"In Harmony's Way: The Battle To Save A Bridge" Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society presents: \n“In Harmony’s Way: The Battle to Save a Bridge” \nDr. David Black Associate Professor of Communication\, Radio\, and Television. Produced and directed this documentary that tells the story of how the Harmony Way bridge from Illinois to Indiana was built\, including the political struggles and corruption as well as talking about unique design of the bridge. It covers the closing of the bridge and it’s uncertain future.  The film has some stunning views of the Wabash River. David Black will be in-person to talk the making of the film and bring updates as to the status of the bridge.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/in-harmonys-way/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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