Clarke Historical Library, Speaker Series, Spring 2017
Unless otherwise noted, all events, which are free and open to the public, begin at 7:00 pm in the Park Library Auditorium and will be followed by a reception in the Clarke.
Thursday, February 23 Michelle Briggs (Exhibit Opening): The Soo Locks
Michelle Briggs, Director of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Soo Locks Visitor Center and award-winning photographer, will discuss the Locks.
Monday, February 27 Jack Deo: The Gems of Lake Superior: Brainard Freemont Child’s 3D Voyage in 1870 Lake Superior Views
B.F. Childs was one of the most prolific photographers of the Lake Superior region. Photographer and collector Jack Deo will travel back in time to present a 3D slide show of historic Lake Superior scenes including Native Americans, copper and iron mining camps and towns, lake transportation, and the beautiful scenery. 3D glasses will be provided.
Thursday, March 16 Sally Howell: Old Islam in Detroit
Author of Old Islam in Detroit: Rediscovering the Muslim-American Past (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014)
Monday, March 20 Readings from African Fairy Tales
This program is presented in partnership with the African Humanitarian Educational Research Organization (AHERO), a CMU student organization.
Sunday, April 2 Commemoration of the United States entry into World War I
On April 2, 1917, Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. This remembrance is presented in cooperation with CMU’s Center for International Ethics .
Individuals in need of an accommodation should contact the Library at clarke@cmich.edu or by phone at 989-774-1100.
