Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.): Judging Lincoln
History / Heritage - Lecture/Discussion
Thursday, March 12, 2009
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Providence Public Library, Central
Lippitt Hall (1st fl)
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
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In Honor of the Rhode Island Lincoln Bicentennial, Providence Public Library Presents Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.).
A leading Lincoln scholar and author, member of the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, chair of the Rhode Island Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, founding chair of the Lincoln Forum, member and former leader in many Lincoln-related groups, and the recipient of a special Lincoln Bicentennial Order of Lincoln honor, it is a pleasure to welcome Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.) to Providence Public Library to deliver a lecture on this fascinating and much-revered President. This program is free and open to the public with the aim of increasing awareness of the Lincoln Bicentennial, revealing more about this important historical figure (including details such as Lincoln's ties to Rhode Island through John Hay), and fostering civic engagement and dialogue in the community at large.
Reservations are requested by contacting Program Coordinator Lisa Miller via email lmiller@provlib.org (preferred) or by leaving a message at (401) 455-8057.
Preliminary Schedule of Events
6:00pm: Welcoming Remarks & Introduction
including information about PPL's C. Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery by Special Collections Librarian Richard Ring
6:15-7:15 pm: Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.)
[TBA] 7:15pm: Based on availability.
Book Sale & Signing with Brown University Book Store: Lincoln Lessons: Reflections on America's Greatest Leader, Judging Lincoln, and The Emancipation Proclamation: Three Views.
Please revisit this page for updates.
LINKS OF INTEREST
The Lincoln Bicentennial (1809-2009)
The RI Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
About the RI Bicentennial Commission
Additional Bicentennial Events around the State
Cost: free
Suggested Audiences:
Elders, Adult, College, High School, Middle School
E-mail:
lmiller@provlib.org
Last Modified: February 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.): Judging Lincoln
History / Heritage - Lecture/Discussion
Thursday, March 12, 2009
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Providence Public Library, Central
Lippitt Hall (1st fl)
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Google Maps - MapQuest
In Honor of the Rhode Island Lincoln Bicentennial, Providence Public Library Presents Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.).
Preliminary Schedule of Events
A leading Lincoln scholar and author, member of the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, chair of the Rhode Island Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, founding chair of the Lincoln Forum, member and former leader in many Lincoln-related groups, and the recipient of a special Lincoln Bicentennial Order of Lincoln honor, it is a pleasure to welcome Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.) to Providence Public Library to deliver a lecture on this fascinating and much-revered President. This program is free and open to the public with the aim of increasing awareness of the Lincoln Bicentennial, revealing more about this important historical figure (including details such as Lincoln's ties to Rhode Island through John Hay), and fostering civic engagement and dialogue in the community at large.
Reservations are requested by contacting Program Coordinator Lisa Miller via email lmiller@provlib.org (preferred) or by leaving a message at (401) 455-8057.
6:00pm: Welcoming Remarks & Introduction
including information about PPL's C. Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery by Special Collections Librarian Richard Ring
6:15-7:15 pm: Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (Ret.)
[TBA] 7:15pm: Based on availability.
Book Sale & Signing with Brown University Book Store: Lincoln Lessons: Reflections on America's Greatest Leader, Judging Lincoln, and The Emancipation Proclamation: Three Views.
Please revisit this page for updates.
LINKS OF INTEREST
The Lincoln Bicentennial (1809-2009)
The RI Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
About the RI Bicentennial Commission
Additional Bicentennial Events around the State
Cost: free
Suggested Audiences: Elders, Adult, College, High School, Middle School
E-mail: lmiller@provlib.org
Last Modified: February 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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