Upcoming Public Events at the National Archives Announcement for July and August, Released on May 30, 2000
The National Archives and Records Administration is set to present an engaging series of programs for the public in July and August. These events, taking place at the National Archives Building on Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, cover a wide range of subjects including the Civil War, historical fiction, etiquette in the United States, and more.
On July 11, join us for a program on historical fiction titled "Grange House". The author behind this captivating novel is Lesley Cook, who based her book on letters written by her grandmother Maisie Thomas in the late 19th century.
On July 20, Elizabeth Leonard will discuss her book during the "All the Daring of the Soldier: Women of the Civil War Armies" program. This program offers an insightful look into the role of women during the Civil War.
On July 26, Nick Natanson, an archivist in the Still Pictures unit, will give a slide lecture on the National Archives' poster holdings. This lecture, titled "From the Photographic to the Graphic to the Textual: Toward a Broader Vision of the National Archives Poster Holdings", will showcase over 17,000 posters generated or acquired by the U.S. Government.
Following the lecture on July 26, the audience may view the Circular Gallery exhibit, "Picturing the Century."
On July 27, Thomas Lowry will discuss his book Tarnished Scalpels: The Court-Martials of Fifty Union Surgeons. This discussion delves into the challenges faced when placing civilians unfamiliar with the rigors of army life in medicine during the Civil War.
The series continues in August with a discussion on Tuesday, August 1, at noon in Room 105. Mark Caldwell's book A Short History of Rudeness: Manners, Morals, and Misbehavior in Modern America will be the focus of this event. The discussion will explore the perceived breakdown of civility and the modern climate of boorishness in America.
All the programs are free and open to the public. For additional PRESS information, the National Archives Public Affairs staff can be contacted at (301) 837-1700 or by e-mail. The public can verify times and dates by calling the National Archives public events line at (202) 501-5000. TDD users can call (202) 501-5404. We look forward to seeing you at these enlightening events!
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