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The Happy Invention – History and Significance of Picture Postcards
April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Free
The Happy Invention – History and Significance of Picture Postcards
UChicago alumna and Founding Curator of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection (now part of the Newberry Library) Katherine Hamilton-Smith will speak about “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” And to say a few words of welcome, longtime Hyde Park resident and president of the Newberry Library – the first woman president of the Library and the tenth – Astrida Orle Tantillo will join Katherine in saying a few words.
The audience is invited to bring along any postcards of interest. Katherine will be happy to answer any questions following the Q & A.