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Guests examined the history of post-Civil War Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and race relations through the writings of Mark Twain. Ms. Fishkin is the author of Lighting Out for the…

Guests examined the history of the Plains Indian in the late-nineteenth century, the policy of Indian removal, and warfare between the U.S. and various tribes. Black Elk wrote Black Elk Speaks…

Guests examined the history of the early struggle for civil rights and the development of modern black culture through the writings of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. Among the topics…

Ms. Black Elk spoke about her great grandfather, his impact on U.S. history, Native American history, and tribal culture.

Guests examined the history of westward expansion, life on the plains, and the Progressive Era through the writings of Willa Cather. Cather authored several novels featuring characters and themes…

Guests examined the history of the Gilded Age through the writings of Edith Wharton, author of The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country and Ethan Frome. Wharton wrote The Age of Innocence in 1920, with the story taking…

As part of a conference titled, “Henry Adams and the Need to Know,” the participants discussed Professor Maine’s paper on “Henry Adams Through Art” followed by audience participation. The…

The program looks at the Gilded Age with an exploration of the works of Henry Adams, including his Pulitzer Prize winning "The Education of Henry Adams". Adams was the great-grandson of John Adams and…

Professor Bracey talked about how living in New England affected W.E.B. DuBois’s life, career and writings.

Ms. Ronning described Willa Cather’s experiences as a student at the University of Nebraska.

Ms. Rosowski talked about the life and writings of Willa Cather. She explained about the scholarly edition, text plus supplementary material, and how it was compiled.

Ms. Hodson talked about the collection of Willa Cather’s letters and the restrictions placed on the material by Cather’s will.

Mr. Boyer talked about the 17 years Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) lived in Connecticut. He wrote most of his books here. Scenes inside the house were shown.

As part of a conference titled, “Henry Adams and the Need to Know,” scholars discussed and compared their work on “Henry Adams and the Life of the Mind.” They also responded to audience…

Professor Morris wrote the introduction to the new Modern Library edition of Henry Adams' autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams. The autobiography was named the greatest work of U.S.…

As part of a conference titled, “Henry Adams and the Need to Know,” the participants discussed Professor Lagayette’s paper on “Henry Adams and the World,” followed by audience…

Ms. Cobble talked about the Adams Historical Park, the house, its library, and the garden.

A quote was read from Henry Adams' book, The Session. Donald Ritchie talked about Henry Adams writing as a political correspondent for a magazine in late 1860s, and compared him with other…

Ms. Clifford, the granddaughter of Book T. Washington, talked about his importance in U.S. history and the reaction to his death.

Ms. Kane talked about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s home where the Center is located. She also talked about Stowe’s writing of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and her subsequent celebrity.