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Lecture: Christopher Morley: The Haverford Edition
Please join us for a lecture by Steven Rothman, noted Christopher Morley scholar and curator of the current exhibition in the Philips Wing, on Morley and his life-long relationship with Haverford College. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 4:30 pm in the Philips Wing of Magill Library, Haverford College. Refreshments will be served.
Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was a prolific and popular novelist, editor, playwright, poet, essayist, and book lover. But more than anything, Morley was a devoted Haverfordian, who grew up on the campus (his father was a beloved mathematics professor), graduated from the college in 1910, and returned as a successful writer to give lectures and visit brother Felix, who became Haverford’s fifth president. On the fiftieth anniversary of Christopher Morley’s death we honor this “local boy made good” and his lifelong commitment to Haverford College.
For more information on our exhibition and events:
http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/
Posted by John Anderies at April 15, 2007 09:47 AM
Rare Environmental Book Exhibit
As a part of the two weeks of environmental events leading up to the "Saving Communities, Saving the Environment" conference at Haverford during Earth Day weekend, there is an exhibit of rare and valuable environmental books in the Special Collections. This exhibit has been developed by Lesley Fleischman, in conjunction with Earthquakers (Haverford's environmental group) and with help from Ann Upton.
Highlights of this exhibit include first editions of Thoreau's Walden and The Maine Woods, Darwin's The Origin of the Species, and Emerson's Nature. Also on display are drawings by John James Audubon and a book of nature photographs by Ansel Adams.
"Saving Communities, Saving the Environment" Conference
The conference, held Earth Day weekend (April 20-21st) at Haverford College, will feature environmental and community leaders making a difference at Haverford, in Philadelphia, and beyond. The conference is presented by Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility, Women's Center, Students' Council, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Deans' Office, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Haverford's President Tom Tritton.
Speakers include: Steven Curwood, host of the NPR show "Living on Earth," Lois Gibbs, president of the Center for Health Environment and Justice and a 2006 Honorary Degree recipient at Haverford, and others.
For more information or to register for the conference, please contact Hannah Shulman or visit the Committee for Environmental Responsibility's Web site
Posted by John Anderies at April 11, 2007 11:51 AM
Morley Goes to the Movies: Kitty Foyle
Please join us for a screening of Christopher Morley's potboiler-turned- Hollywood hit Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman, starring Ginger Rogers in her academy award-winning role. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 8:00 pm in the Philips Wing of Magill Library. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
Posted by John Anderies at April 8, 2007 12:46 PM
Tom Hamm Gives Lecture On Quakerism
The Gest Program in Comparative Religion presents Thomas Hamm, Department of Religion, Friends Collection and College Archives at Earlham College, in a talk entitled "The Use and Abuse of Quaker Tradition" on Thursday, April 4. Please join us in the Philips Wing of Magill Library for tea at 4:15 pm followed by Tom's lecture at 4:30 pm.
Posted by John Anderies at April 4, 2007 09:08 PM