Members’ New Research Discussion
Suzzallo Library fifth floor conference room Suzzallo Library, Seattle, United StatesFor people whose internal calendars follow the school year, September is a time for starting. Our September program meeting is traditionally a chance for Guild members to share what they
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 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
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
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