Love and Marriage in the Premodern World

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Marana, AZ, United States

Contrary to many opinions, love and marriage have been as much subject to historical change and development as all other human cultural manifestations. This talk addresses the question how marriage […]

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Sedona: From Cucumbers to Leavenworth

Foothills Public Library, Glendale 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, AZ, United States

Using interviews with Sedona Schnebly's children, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger  has put together little-known details about this amazing woman’s life, from being written out of the will for marrying TC Schnebly […]

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Swing into History

Peoria Public Library-- Main 8463 W. Monroe St., Peoria, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]

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The Harlem Renaissance: Literary Movement

Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

The Harlem Renaissance was not only a movement but an enriching and defining period in history that celebrated African Americans.  The Harlem Renaissance was the name given to the cultural, […]

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Swing Into History

Marinette Center 9860 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]

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Arizona’s Historic Trading Posts

La Posada Hotel 303 E. Second St., Winslow, AZ, United States

Early traders traveled through Arizona Territory, selling goods from their wagons, but they soon built stores that evolved into trading and social centers where wool, sheep, and Native Arts were […]

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Honky Tonks, Brothels and Mining Camps: Entertainment in Old Arizona

The Museum of Casa Grande 110 W. Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ, United States

In pioneer Arizona, among the best places to experience the performing arts were in the mining towns. Striking it rich meant having disposable income and miners, like the well-heeled of […]

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The New Deal in Arizona

Casa Grande Public Library 449 N. Dry Lake St., Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Arizona’s New Deal built sidewalks, post offices, provided school lunches and outhouses. It produced roadside shrines and monuments to encourage tourism, check dams and mud stock tanks to support Arizona […]

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Archaeology Café (Phoenix): From Data to Digital Humanities Content

Macayo's Central 4001 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United States

On February 16, 2016, Douglas Gann (Archaeology Southwest) will present “From Data to Digital Humanities Content.” From Doug: For my presentation at the Phoenix Archaeology Café, I will be speaking […]

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