Historic Images of Black Families: Discussion of the Ellis Library Exhibition

Feb

25

1:00 pm

Where

Join SHSMO art curator Joan Stack for a virtual tour of Historic Images of Black Families. In this discussion of the Ellis Library exhibition, Stack explores each piece’s significance, examines collecting Black history, and shares how to access resources at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Online and free, registration required.

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