The Making of a New History of Metro Seattle
Suzzallo Library fifth floor conference room Suzzallo Library, Seattle, United StatesLorraine McConaghy, in the throes of writing a new Seattle history for UW Press, will present a light-hearted report on her progress. Structured as a lively give-and-take, this program offers the Guild and its guests an opportunity to thrash out the state of local public history publishing. This program is free and all are welcome.
The Local Impact of the Great War
Suzzallo Library fifth floor conference room Suzzallo Library, Seattle, United StatesIn November 1918, the Great War “to end wars” ended. The doughboys came home to parades and plaudits . . . and a region in crisis. As the vets looked for jobs, the economy shrank. The wartime lid imposed on labor protest blew off. Women won the right to vote; drinkers lost the right to
Why the Seattle General Strike lives on
Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall Rm 358 509 W. Bertona St., Seattle, WA, United StatesWhy the Seattle General Strike of 1919 lives on Today. Dr. James Gregory, University of Washington Harry Bridges Endowed Chair of Labor Studies. In this presentation, James Gregory examines how stories and memories of the strike spread in the months, years, decades, and generations that followed. In 1919, stories helped inspire a wave of strikes,
Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces
Seattle Pacific University, Ames Library Seminar Room, Second Floor 3307 3rd Av. W., Seattle, WA, United StatesWalk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces – from historical statues to abstract sculptures. The downtown area alone has over 350 artworks alone for all to enjoy. How did Seattle amass such a vast collection? What does it tell us about
Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces Walking Tour with author Jim Rupp
Lake Union Park Ped. Bridge 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Jim Rupp, author of "Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from Sodo to South Lake Union," for an informative walking tour of artworks throughout the South Lake Union neighborhood. No area in the city has amassed such a large collection of sculptures in so short a time. Find out how it got there and what