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Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 11 a.m.
Hispanic Reading Room Research Orientation
Sign up for our research orientation and learn about the Hispanic Reading Room services and collections. Orientations are offered to the public the second Tuesday of every month from 11:00am-12:00pm. Those attending should obtain a Library of Congress Reader Identification Card prior to the session. For more information about reader’s cards, click here.
Location: Hispanic Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ-240.
Contact: [email protected]
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, noon – 1 p.m.
Book Talk: Historical Atlas of Hasidism
The Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division and the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress invite you to a presentation by Marcin Wodzinski, Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Wroclaw, Poland, who will discuss his latest book: “Historical Atlas of Hasidism.” Books will be available for sale and signing. A display of historic maps will follow the lecture. Please allow time to clear security.
Location: African and Middle Eastern Reading Room, LJ-220, Thomas Jefferson Building, 2nd floor.
Contact: Sharon Horowitz, [email protected], (202) 707-3780
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, noon – 1 p.m.
Book Talk: Whitechapel Noise: Jewish Immigrant Life in Yiddish Song and Verse, London 1884-1914
The Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division and the Music Division of the Library of Congress invite you to a presentation by Vivi Lachs, Ph.D. about her new book, “Whitechapel Noise: Jewish Immigrant Life in Yiddish Song and Verse, London 1884-1914.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please allow time to clear security.
Location: African and Middle Eastern Reading Room, LJ-220, Thomas Jefferson Building, 2nd floor.
Contact: Sharon Horowitz, [email protected], (202) 707-3780
2018 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15
Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 3 p.m.
State of Grace: Utopia in Brazilian Culture
In this lecture, Patricia Vieira (Georgetown University) approaches the study of Brazilian culture through the lens of utopianism. This conversation will explore the religions and political writings, journalistic texts, sociological studies, and literature that portray Brazil as a utopian “land of the future” where dreams of a coming messianic age and social and political emancipation would come true. Sponsored by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: [email protected]
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 1 p.m.
Making Chocolate: Harper Macaw and Brazilian Cacao Farmers
D.C.-based chocolate makers Harper Macaw will present on the company’s history, the state of cacao production in Brazil, and the history of chocolate and cacao in Brazil and/or Latin America. Cosponsored by the Hispanic Division and the Hispanic Cultural Society of the Library of Congress.
Location: West Dining Room, 6th floor, James Madison Memorial Building
Contact: [email protected]
Free tickets available via Eventbrite
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 1 p.m. — 4 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Showcase: Recent Acquisitions of Prints and Photographs at The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress’ Hispanic and Prints & Photographs Divisions will showcase a display of recent important acquisitions of photography and prints by Latin American and U.S. Latino artists. The display will include works by Fernell Franco (Colombia), Leo Matiz (Colombia), Marta Pérez García (Puerto Rico), David Taylor (U.S.), and Mario Torero (U.S.), among others. Co-sponsored by the Hispanic Division, the Prints & Photographs Division, and the Hispanic Cultural Society of the Library of Congress.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: [email protected]
Free tickets available via Eventbrite
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, 4 p.m.
Reading & Conversation with Cristina Rivera Garza
The Mexican novelist will read from her work and participate in a moderated discussion with translators Suzanne Jill Levine and Aviva Kana. Rivera Garza’s latest novel The Taiga Syndrome (El mal de la Taiga) was published in English in 2018 by the Dorothy Project. Co-sponsored by the Hispanic Division and the Poetry and Literature Center of the Library of Congress. Presented in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: [email protected]
Free tickets available via Eventbrite