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Monday May 20, 2013
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NEW SERIES! The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War. Each session will last 2 .5 hours.
Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University. Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics. Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.
Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs. Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson. There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.
Example Presentation Topics:
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Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
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Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
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Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
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Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
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Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
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Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North
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Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
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Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
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Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure
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Location: Meeting Room A
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Thursday June 6, 2013
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
[Book Discussion Groups]
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Monday June 17, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War. Each session will last 2 .5 hours.
Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University. Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics. Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.
Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs. Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson. There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.
Example Presentation Topics:
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Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
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Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
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Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
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Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
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Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
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Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North
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Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
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Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
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Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure
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Location: Meeting Room A
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Thursday June 20, 2013
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Go To Top
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
[Book Discussion Groups]
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Monday July 15, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War. Each session will last 2 .5 hours.
Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University. Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics. Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.
Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs. Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson. There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.
Example Presentation Topics:
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Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
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Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
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Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
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Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
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Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
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Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North
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Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
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Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
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Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure
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Location: Meeting Room A
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Thursday July 18, 2013
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Thursday August 1, 2013
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
[Book Discussion Groups]
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Thursday August 15, 2013
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
[Book Discussion Groups]
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Monday August 19, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War. Each session will last 2 .5 hours.
Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University. Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics. Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.
Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs. Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson. There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.
Example Presentation Topics:
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Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
-
Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
-
Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
-
Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
-
Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
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Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North
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Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
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Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
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Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure
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Location: Meeting Room A
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Thursday September 5, 2013
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Go To Top
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
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Location: Meeting Room B
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Monday September 16, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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|
Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War. Each session will last 2 .5 hours.
Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University. Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics. Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.
Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs. Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson. There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.
Example Presentation Topics:
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Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
-
Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
-
Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
-
Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
-
Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
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Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North
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Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
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Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
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Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure
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Location: Meeting Room A
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Thursday September 19, 2013
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Go To Top
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9:15 AM
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12:30 PM
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American History Book Discussion Group
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Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 412-531-1912 events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.
Reading List:
--TBA
This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.
Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book. We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
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Location: Meeting Room B
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