MSLA Digest - November 3, 2023

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

Maryland State Archives' November Lunch and Learn "The Washerwomen of Baltimore" - November 9*

RESOURCES, PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS:

Maryland Library Association's November Happenings is Now Available

Reminder of Topics in the Previous Digest

Programs & Events

Maryland State Archives' November Lunch and Learn "The Washerwomen of Baltimore" - November 9*

Thursday, November 9; 1 - 2 p.m.

Please join former Maryland State Archivist, Dr. Edward C. Papenfuse, as he shares his research on the under-appreciated and unknown washerwomen of Baltimore during 1800 to 1864. An expert in archival research, Dr. Papenfuse will be emphasizing what can be learned from primary sources about the many free Black and enslaved women in Baltimore who served as washerwomen in Baltimore city, supporting their families in the process. The presentation will include some biographical examples including the mothers of Christian Fleetwood, Medal of Honor recipient, and his best friend, Alfred Ward Handy, who together edited and contributed to The Lyceum Observer, said to be the first newspaper in the Upper South owned and operated by an African American.

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Resources, Publications, and News

Maryland Library Association's November Happenings is Now Available

Follow this link to learn about news and activities from the Maryland Library Association.

Last Week's Topics

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL): Skilltype for Expertise Sharing - October 30*
Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL): Why Do I Stay? - November 1*
Maryland Interlibrary Loan's (MAILL) FALL FORUM - November 7*
2023 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit - November 9*
Save the Date: How To Be An Ally Book Discussion - November 9*
WebJunction Webinar: Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation - November 14*

RESOURCES, PUBLICATIONS AND NEWS:

Penguin Random House / We Need Diverse Books Creative Writing Awards
Ready Now: Supporting Youth and Families During Crisis project
Project Climate - Forging Resilience project
United Against Book Bans - Books for All
New WebJunction Resources
Libraries in the News

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