Utah Family and Material Culture of WWII | Perspectives Speaker Series
Schedule
Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Logan Library | Logan, UT
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Wednesday, November 12th at 7-8 pm, Logan Library Co-hosted by the Cache Valley Historical Society
How have everyday objects and cherished family memories become our most powerful link to Utah's World War II experience? This interactive lecture, featuring object stories from the "Bringing War Home" project archive, goes beyond textbooks to show how personal artifacts can act as time capsules. We’ll explore how these tangible items, paired with the stories passed down through generations, shape our understanding of how ordinary Utahns faced extraordinary challenges. Join us to see how memory is preserved, not just in history books, but in the things we hold most dear.
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Speaker: Molly Cannon is an Assistant Professor in Anthropology and serves as Executive Director and Curator for the Museum of Anthropology. She shares her research through public programming and exhibits with USU and Cache Valley communities.
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Know Before You Go:
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure your entry to the event. Admittance to the lecture will be provided to ticketholders first, with seating available (when possible) for drop-in attendees.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Upon arrival, pre-registered lecture attendees are to confirm their registration by checking in with a UHS staff member.
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This lecture is being offered as part of a larger series entitled: Perspectives Lecture Series: Exploring Utah’s WWII Experience:
What was Utah's World War II experience? The Utah Historical Society's 2025 Perspectives series will explore this question from a variety of perspectives, linking past experiences to the present through the stories and voices that shaped our state's history and culture. From front-line soldiers to extensive homefront efforts due to Utah's strategic location, Utahn’s varied experiences have left a profound legacy that can still be felt across the state today. This series aims to explore how we honor and remember Utahn’s service, sacrifice, and experiences.
Advanced registration is highly recommended. Please review the “Know Before You Go” section for additional event and planning information.
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Where is it happening?
Logan Library, 285 US-89, Logan, UT 84321-3914, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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