New Ways to Read Old Books
Schedule
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
705 E Washington St, Belleville, IL, United States, Illinois 62220 | Belleville, IL
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On November 9th, journey through history and culture in this exciting, interactive, FREE program!Bring your favorite book—old or new—and let Jenny Barker-Devine lead you through the captivating history of books.
You’ll uncover the secrets of printing, paper, the book trade, marginalia, preservation, and more!
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Dr. Jenny Barker-Devine is a Professor of History at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She is a historian of American agriculture, rural life, women’s history, and is an advocate for public history. She is a 2023-2024 M. C. Lang Fellow in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources at the University of Virginia’s Rare Book School.
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Where is it happening?
705 E Washington St, Belleville, IL, United States, Illinois 62220Event Location & Nearby Stays:
