The History of Domestic Violence
Description
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Liberty and Freedom: A Visual History of America's Founding Ideas, Part Two
Description
Professor David Hackett Fischer traces how definitions of the ideals of liberty and freedom have changed over the course of U.S. history, from the American Revolution to the present day. He looks particularly at visual and literary symbols that have been created to stand for these ideals.
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Inventing the Charles River: From Pasture to Parkland
Description
Karl Haglund, senior planner for the Metropolitan District Commission, and Renata von Tscharner, president of the Charles River Conservancy, cover the history of human management of the Charles River, beginning in colonial times and continuing to the present. They emphasize how the river has determined development and settlement patterns in the area. Their presentation includes slides.
This lecture is no longer available.
Latino/as Communities in the Midwest
Description
The conference theme is "Latino/a Communities in the Midwest." Latino/a populations and communities are growing rapidly across the country and are found in every sector of life in the United States.
Sponsoring Organization
Julian Samora Research Institute
Contact email
Location
East Lansing, MI
Phone number
517-432-1317
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Submission Deadline
Gaining Ground: A History of Landmaking in Boston
Description
Scholar and author Nancy S. Seasholes follows the history of landmaking in Boston, looking at the history and means of creation of fill in the city.
Another version of this lecture is available in our database. The other (node identification number 2005) is slightly more recent.
Le Sueur County Historical Society and Museum [MN]
Description
The Society's Museum is housed in a two-story red brick structure designed by George Pass and built in 1895—one of the few remaining examples of late 19th-century schoolhouse architecture. The Museum interprets the history of Le Sueur County through a collection that includes a prehistoric bison skull, one-room school, general store, vintage toy displays, church artifacts, Victorian rooms, and Native American objects. An Art Room showcases area artisans and exhibits honoring the work of Adolf Dehn, Roger Preuss, and David Maass.
The museum offers exhibits and research library access.
Unable to find an official site to confirm the continued existence of the society or museum. The following site mentions that there seems to be an ownership dispute over the museum. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnlesueu/
Silver Spring Historical Society [MD]
Description
The Society creates and promotes awareness and appreciation of Silver Spring's heritage through sponsorship of educational activities and the preservation and protection of historical sites, structures, artifacts, and archives.
The society offers occasional tours.
Duplicate of node identification number 7625.
Auburn Historical Society [MA]
Description
Unable to confirm the continued existence of this society.
North Manchester Historical Society [IN]
Description
Unable to verify the continued existence of this society.
Philipsburg Historical Foundation [PA]
Description
"The Philipsburg Historical Foundation preserves the historical artifacts of the Philipsburg area and the Union Church building."
The above quote is located on Pennsylvania's official tourism site. However, I am unable to confirm that either the artifacts are on display or the church is accessible to the public as a historical site.