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Poetics and Politics: The Life of Frances Harper

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

Poetics and Politics: The Life of Frances Harper

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This month marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, one of the best known African American poets of the 19th century and a staunch abolitionist. Join us for a discussion about the poetics and politics of Harper’s life, featuring several distinguished professors and authors. This event is cosponsored with the Library Company of Philadelphia.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)


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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.

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