Tuesday, April 15, 12:00pm
The Military Art of J. Thomas Leamon
Speaker: James S. Leamon

Retired Bates History Professor James S. Leamon shares his new book featuring the artwork and experiences of his brother Tom, a World War II combat veteran. Reflecting both World War I--which began 100 years ago this year--and World War II, the book includes a colorful variety of cartoons, sketches, paintings, models, dioramas, and writings. Joining Leamon is Rene Damen, book and cover designer.


Wednesday, April 16, 12:00pm
Intro to MHS: Museum Collections: Recent Acquisitions and PastPerfect Online

Facilitator: Holly Hurd-Forsyth, MHS Museum Registrar & Collections Manager

Holly Hurd-Forsyth provides a show-and-tell of recent or topical museum collection items, discusses how accessions are researched and processed, and trains participants how to search and use the MHS PastPerfect Online database.  

 

Sign up in advance by sending an email to info@mainehistory.org.

 

The 2014 Olmsted Lecture
In partnership with the Olmsted Alliance

Sanitary Concerns: Portlander Harriet Eaton, State Relief Work, and the Fight over Federal Benevolence during the Civil War

Speaker: Jane Schultz, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Frederick Law Olmsted was asked to head the U.S. Sanitary Commission during the Civil War. Maine state relief workers were uncertain that federal benevolence was the best way to care for Maine's Civil War soldiers.

 

For the 2014 Olmsted Lecture, Professor Jane Schultz shows how and why Mainers resisted the sweep of a national relief structure, preferring instead to put the interests of the state ahead of federal bureaucracy.