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SUMMARY:(Mother) Road to the Stars: Rt 66 and its Space Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America\, known for its roadside diners\, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of space pioneers\, centers of space exploration and discovery\, training grounds for Moon-bound astronauts\, the best-preserved asteroid impact site in the world\, site of a famous UFO sighting\, and museums celebrating these cosmic connections. In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66\, Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will lead a virtual trip along the Mother Road and explore this space heritage. \n  \nKevin Schindler is the historian at Lowell Observatory\, where he has worked for 28 years as an active member of the Flagstaff history and science communities. Schindler has given more than 1\,000 presentations and written more than 600 magazine and newspaper articles on subjects ranging from local history and astronomy to baseball and the Lincoln Memorial\, and contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column\, “View from Mars Hill”\, for the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper. Schindler has written nine books\, including Historic Tales of Flagstaff (written with Mike Kitt). Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/mother-road-to-the-stars-rt-66-and-its-space-heritage-7/
LOCATION:Mohave County Library Lake Havasu Branch\, 1770 McCulloch Blvd N.\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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SUMMARY:(Mother) Road to the Stars: Rt 66 and its Space Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America\, known for its roadside diners\, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of space pioneers\, centers of space exploration and discovery\, training grounds for Moon-bound astronauts\, the best-preserved asteroid impact site in the world\, site of a famous UFO sighting\, and museums celebrating these cosmic connections. In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66\, Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will lead a virtual trip along the Mother Road and explore this space heritage.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/mother-road-to-the-stars-rt-66-and-its-space-heritage-10/
LOCATION:Parker Area Historical Society\, 1214 S California Av\, Parker\, AZ\, 85344
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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SUMMARY:Arizona's Ark of Taste Foods with Chef Amber Sampson
DESCRIPTION:Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Amber Sampson brings you on a journey of taste around Arizona’s heritage food history. Sampson will expand on Arizona’s Ark of Taste\, a living catalog of foods facing extinction\, including the local\, heritage\, and native foods that are unique to Arizona’s food history. Come learn about favorites\, like White Sonora Wheat\, teapry beans\, and Ark of Taste foods like Black Sphinx dates\, cholla buds\, chilitipin pepper\, and more. In learning about Arizona’s food history\, the people\, producers\, communities\, and cultures behind each bite\, you can better support your local food community and create a more sustainable food system. \n  \nAmber Sampson explores the world through food as a trained professional Chef\, who also holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology\, Food Systems Sustainability\, and a Master’s in Gastronomy. She studied food and race at Harvard University\, brought ancient bread to life with fellow Anthropologists from Yale\, and was awarded the prestigious US Government’s Gilman Scholarship for archeological research with Arizona’s O’odham Nations. Sampson’s work brings present-day relevance to ancient meals\, people\, and cultures\, giving others a taste and connection to our delicious past\, revealing a more sustainable and understanding future. She sits on the Board of Directors for Slow Food Phoenix and was the Arizona representative for the Global Food Security Summit in Washington\, D.C.\, and Terra Madre in Italy in 2024. Sampson has worked for Boston University\, S’edav Va’aki Museum\, Arizona State University\, and the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association. Sampson was awarded the Arizona Humanities 50th anniversary climate conversations grant for a documentary on her food research.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizonas-ark-of-taste-foods-with-chef-amber-sampson-2/
LOCATION:McFarland State Historic Park\, 24 W. Ruggles St\, Florence\, AZ\, 85132\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T193000
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SUMMARY:(Mother) Road to the Stars: Rt 66 and its Space Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America\, known for its roadside diners\, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage; along its course lies the birthplaces of space pioneers\, centers of space exploration and discovery\, training grounds for Moon-bound astronauts\, the best-preserved asteroid impact site in the world\, site of a famous UFO sighting\, and museums celebrating these cosmic connections. In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66\, Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will lead a virtual trip along the Mother Road and explore this space heritage.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/mother-road-to-the-stars-rt-66-and-its-space-heritage/
LOCATION:Mohave Community College – Lake Havasu Campus – Building 600\, 1977 Acoma Blvd\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T150000
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Place: Identity\, Home & the Canvas of Community Change 
DESCRIPTION:This presentation invites audiences into the vibrant world of Phoenix-born artist Antoinette Cauley\, whose powerful murals and community activism are deeply shaped by her connection to place. Through personal storytelling\, striking visuals\, and reflection on her journey of self-discovery\, Cauley explores how understanding her identity and hometown became the foundation for her art and her impact on Arizona’s cultural landscape. This talk reveals how place-based identity transforms not only individual expression but also entire communities — turning city walls into living landscapes of heritage\, resilience\, and hope. \n  \nInternational artist Antoinette Cauley was born in Phoenix\, Arizona and draws her inspiration from the grittiness and beauty within her place of birth. Her work is heavily influenced by Black American hood culture with a feminist undertone and an overall focus of Black empowerment. Visually\, she combines the dynamism of Black American culture with powerful punches of vibrant color and deep\, emotionally driven messages. Cauley attended Mesa Community College (MCC) where she studied Fine Art with an emphasis in painting. Along with her unique and distinguishable paintings\, Cauley is most known for her nine stories tall mural of Civil Rights activist\, James Baldwin in downtown Phoenix\, Arizona and her recent mural project with Brittney Griner & the Phoenix Mercury. Cauley has won several awards for her works including first place at the Artlink 19th Annual Juried Exhibition in 2019. Along with her awards\, Cauley has been featured on various television and print publications including PBS\, NPR\, JAVA Magazine (cover)\, Forbes and was named one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Great 48: 48 Most Influential people in the state of Arizona” in 2019.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/rooted-in-place-identity-home-the-canvas-of-community-change/
LOCATION:Caviglia-Arivaca Library\, 17050 W. Arivaca Rd.\, Arivaca\, AZ\, 85601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation Opening Event - Tubac
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibition\, Spark! Places of Innovation\, will be traveling to Tubac for viewing from December 28th\, 2025\, to February 7th\, 2026. The exhibit is being hosted by the Tubac Center of the Arts. Their grand opening event will be taking place on January 2nd. Come check it out!
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-opening-event-tubac/
LOCATION:Tubac Center of the Arts\, 9 Plaza Rd\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation - Ajo Site
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibition\, Spark! Places of Innovation\, will be on view in Ajo from November 9th\, 2025 to December 20th\, 2025. This exhibit is being hosted by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance. Come check it out!
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-ajo-site/
LOCATION:Curley School\, 201 W Esperanza Ave\, Ajo\, AZ\, 85321\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T140000
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SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation Opening Event - Ajo
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibition\, Spark! Places of Innovation\, will be traveling to Ajo for viewing from November 9th to December 20th\, 2025. The exhibit is being hosted by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance. Their grand opening event will be taking place on November 8th\, 2025\, from 2pm-6pm. Come check it out!
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-opening-event-ajo/
LOCATION:Curley School\, 201 W Esperanza Ave\, Ajo\, AZ\, 85321\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T183000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Author's Panel
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 hour virtual panel celebrates Indigenous storytelling and perspectives that inspire and empower. It will include a discussion on perspectives of the value of storytelling for learning\, literacy\, and language development with Native American students. \nThe panel will be moderated by Amber McCrary and features award-winning authors Laurel Goodluck\, K.A. Cobell\, and Cynthia Leitich Smith! This is a free\, virtual event. Open to the public! Register now.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/indigenous-authors-panel/
CATEGORIES:Author + Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20251017T172939Z
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SUMMARY:TomorrowTalks with Melanie Mitchell: "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans"
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Arizona Humanities\, Arizona State University welcomes the award-winning author and leading computer scientist Melanie Mitchell as a guest in its TomorrowTalks series. Mitchell will discuss her new preface situated “Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans” in an online event on Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025 at 12 p.m. Arizona / MST (12 p.m. PDT / 1 p.m. MDT / 8 p.m. CDT / 3 p.m. EDT). \nThe conversation will be facilitated by ASU Kyle Jensen\, a professor in the Department of English and Assistant Dean of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technologies. \nThe event is free of charge and open to the public; please register to attend. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/tomorrowtalks-with-melanie-mitchell-artificial-intelligence-a-guide-for-thinking-humans/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author + Talks,Community Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
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SUMMARY:TomorrowTalks: TJ Klune\, Author (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Arizona State University welcomes New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as a guest in its TomorrowTalks series. Klune will discuss his novel “The Bones Beneath My Skin” in an online event on Thursday\, Sept. 25\, 2025 at 6 p.m. Arizona / MST (6 p.m. PDT / 7 p.m. MDT / 8 p.m. CDT / 9 p.m. EDT). \nThe conversation will be facilitated by ASU writer Jennifer Irish\, an associate professor in the Department of English’s creative writing program and author of the speculative collection\, “Hatch” (2024).” \nThe event is free of charge and open to the public. This program is made possible by Arizona State University and Arizona Humanities. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/tomorrowtalks-tj-klune-author-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Author + Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T170000
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SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation - Willcox
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibition\, Spark! Places of Innovation\, will be on view in Willcox from September 21st to November 1st\, 2025. This exhibit is being hosted by the Willcox Theater and Arts. Come check it out!
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-willcox/
LOCATION:Willcox Theater and Arts\, 134 N Railraod Ave\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willcox Theater and Arts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:willcoxtheater@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250604T131040Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Olla: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform terracotta pots into ollas—an ingenious ancient method for passive watering. Perfect for anyone looking to conserve water and keep their plants happy with less hassle! Registration required. Limited to 10 adult participants.  \n\nRegistration: https://yavapai.events/event/build-your-own-olla-87792  \n  \nThis program is in collaboration with the Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition that is being held in Camp Verde from June 14th\, 2025 to July 26th\, 2025. Spark! is a Museum on Main Street exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Museum on Main Street is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide that serves the small-town cultural organizations and citizens of rural America. \nThis project is sponsored in-part by the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Humanities Division and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/make-your-own-olla-ancient-wisdom-for-modern-gardens/
LOCATION:Camp Verde Community Library\, 130 Black Bridge Rd\, Camp Verde\, 86322\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Exhibition: Spark! Places of Innovation -- Camp Verde Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Coming to a rural community near you!  \nThe Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition will be opening in Camp Verde on June 14th\, 2025 and will stay in Camp Verde until July 26th\, 2025. Come to the Camp Verde Community Library to check out this exhibition\, and to see Camp Verde’s community story of innovation! \nFor more information\, please visit: https://yavapai.events/event/spark-grand-opening-concert-87903 \nFrom June 2025 to March 2026\, Arizona Humanities will be hosting Spark! Places of Innovation\, a Museum on Main Street exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institute. Spark! will highlight stories of innovation in rural America from the perspective of the people who lived it. Their words\, images\, and experiences gathered through an ambitious crowdsourcing initiative will be the heartbeat of the exhibition. Technical\, social\, cultural\, artistic\, or a combination of all of these – every innovation is as unique as each community. In Arizona\, it will be exhibiting in 6 communities\, Camp Verde\, Douglas\, Ajo\, Willcox\, Tubac\, and Yuma.  Explore the diversity\, ingenuity\, and tenacity of rural Americans in Spark! Places of Innovation. This project is sponsored in-part by the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Humanities Division and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. \nFor more Spark! information\, visit https://azhumanities.org/programs/sparkarizona/.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/smithsonian-exhibition-spark-places-of-innovation-camp-verde-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Camp Verde Community Library\, 130 Black Bridge Rd\, Camp Verde\, 86322\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250516T150000
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SUMMARY:"Getting Deeper into the Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonder" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nWhy are we drawn to such places as the Grand Canyon? Why are people moved to travel from all around the world to visit and explore them? In this presentation\, we will discuss people’s relationship with the natural landscape with a particular focus on some of Arizona’s most iconic locations. What are the ethical implications of our encounters with these natural wonders? What can philosophy teach us about the interaction between humanity\, beauty\, and sublime nature? \nThis program is cohosted by the Maricopa County Library District – White Tank Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/getting-deeper-into-the-grand-canyon-and-other-natural-wonder-with-matthew-goodwin/
LOCATION:Chandler Public Library – Hamilton Branch\, 3700 S. Arizona Avenue\, Chandler\, 85428
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SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-8/
LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T181500
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies over Arizona with Kevin Schindler
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThere’s nothing like standing under a dark\, star-spangled night sky to quiet the mind and reduce stress\, share an experience of awe with family and friends\, and to inspire creative thoughts. Yet such dark skies are a disappearing resource\, with only 20% of the world living in a place where the center of our Milky Way Galaxy is visible. Arizona knows a thing or two about this problem and has played a leading role in reducing artificial light pollution. This program will look at the benefits of dark skies\, how Arizona has helped lead the charge to protect them\, and how we all can do our part in reducing artificial light pollution. \nThis program is cohosted by Keep Sedona Beautiful. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nKevin Schindler is the historian at Lowell Observatory\, where he has worked for 28 years as an active member of the Flagstaff history and science communities. Schindler has given more than 1\,000 presentations and written more than 600 magazine and newspaper articles on subjects ranging from local history and astronomy to baseball and the Lincoln Memorial\, and contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column\, “View from Mars Hill”\, for the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper. Schindler has written nine books\, including Historic Tales of Flagstaff (written with Mike Kitt). Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/dark-skies-over-arizona-with-kevin-schindler-5/
LOCATION:Keep Sedona Beautiful\, 360 Brewer Road\, Sedona\, 86338\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Sedona Beautiful":MAILTO:2sedona@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T141500
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
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SUMMARY:"Jerome – Too Stubborn to Die – How the Town Survived Numerous “Near-Death” Experiences" with Jay Mark
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nNumerous fires\, landslides\, floods\, labor strikes\, polluted air\, epidemics\, Depression\, recessions\, financial collapse\, one adversity after another. Any one of these might spell the end of a lesser community. But\, in Arizona\, one town survived these “near-death” experiences\, and more; yet managed to survive. Some might even say\, “thrive.” This presentation looks at the numerous disasters\, tragedies and setbacks Jerome faced in its first ¾ century. And still come out on top. From the time in prehistory when the Sinagua’s mined copper for decoration and ornamentation\, to the Spanish exploring for gold and silver\, to the modern discoveries of copper riches all within Cleopatra Hill\, Jerome exploded to the 4th largest city in Arizona. Less than half-a-century later\, its numbers had dwindled to 243. How Jerome remade itself from a major mining center into a tourist-filled\, living Ghost Town is a fascinating tale that features many seldom images. \nThis program is cohosted by Senior Services Inc. – Encore For More. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nHistorian Jay Mark’s career includes antiques & bookstore owner\, commercial photography\, professional theater\, radio\, and television broadcaster. His background\, knowledge and experience contribute to his lively and engaging presentations. A regular contributor of history- related articles to the Antique Register; Arizona Contractor & Community\, and The Arizona Republic\, Jay is also a published writer of seven antiques-related books. He is co-author of a history of The Buckhorn Baths in Mesa. Mark has received numerous awards honoring his service to the community\, including the Governor’s Heritage award of the Arizona Preservation Foundation\, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Mark remains actively engaged in issues relating to historic preservation\, history museums\, urban planning\, and public policy.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/jerome-too-stubborn-to-die-how-the-town-survived-numerous-near-death-experiences-with-jay-mark-6/
LOCATION:Fountain Hills Community Center\, 13001 N La Montana Dr\, Fountain Hills\, AZ\, 85268\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Senior Services Inc - Encore For More":MAILTO:Encorefountainhills@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T153000
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CREATED:20250313T135739Z
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SUMMARY:"Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O'odham " with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nMany Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies\, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash and beans to corn and cotton. For generations they passed down their rich knowledge and culture grown from their connection to the desert. Join us for a program with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan as she shares her knowledge about the history and culture of her people\, the Tohono O’odham. \nThis program is cohosted by the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nDr. Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan is Tohono O’odham and from the San Xavier District. She serves as faculty in the Tohono O’odham Studies Program at Tohono O’odham Community College. Dr. Ramon-Sauberan also serves as the Tohono O’odham Nation Education Development Liaison for Kitt Peak National Observatory.  She earned her PhD in American Indian Studies with a minor in Journalism at the University of Arizona in May 2023. Her research focused on the history of land and water in the San Xavier District and she has written for news publications across the US including Indian Country Today
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/growing-in-the-desert-the-history-culture-of-the-tohono-oodham-with-jacelle-ramon-sauberan-10/
LOCATION:Maricopa Library & Cultural Center\, 18160 N Maya Angelou Dr.\, Maricopa\, 85138\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250313T140813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T140813Z
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SUMMARY:"Borderland & Immigration: Perspectives and Policy Considerations" with TJ Davis
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nArizona’s position on the US southern border has placed it at ground zero in an ongoing immigration crisis that continues to incite often ugly arguments. The arguments are not new in character or content. The size and persistence of the surge at the border is new\, however. The US Border Patrol reported more than two million encounters along the US/Mexico border in fiscal 2023. The surge and the humanitarian crisis it has created\, along with an estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States\, demand popular attention. This presentation briefly reviews the immigration crisis and its impact and invites reflection on how we\, the people\, in Arizona might best think about border and immigration policy. \nThis program is cohosted by the Tucson Desert Art Museum. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nThomas J. Davis is an historian\, lawyer\, and professor emeritus at Arizona State University\, Tempe\, where he taught U.S. constitutional and legal history. Dr. Davis also taught as a visiting professor of law at the ASU College of Law. He received his PhD in U.S. history from Columbia University in the City of New York and his JD cum laude from the University at Buffalo School of Law in New York. He has been an AZ Humanities Public Scholar Nominee and served as Arizona’s State Scholar for the 2020-21 Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\, Museum on Main St. (MoMS)\, Smithsonian Institution\, traveling exhibition. AZ Humanities bestowed on Dr. Davis the 2021 Founder’s Community Partner Award\, recognizing his work “to further public humanities through sustained collaboration and exemplary community outreach.”
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/borderland-immigration-perspectives-and-policy-considerations-with-tj-davis/
LOCATION:Tucson Desert Art Museum\, 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85715
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250313T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T140317Z
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SUMMARY:"Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona" with John Mack
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nAlthough European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona\, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. This presentation explores the ongoing conversation about the origins of horses in Arizona\, emphasizing the perspectives and insights of Indigenous Arizonans. By delving into the cultural and historical roles horses have played in Native American communities\, specifically the Apache and Diné\, it uncovers a more nuanced and accurate narrative of how horses arrived in the state. The presentation underscores the significance of recognizing and honoring Arizona’s Native American heritage and its impact on the state’s history. \nThis program is cohosted by Pima County Public Library – Caviglia Arivaca Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nJohn Mack is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in Russian history and a Ph.D. in American history. His book on the settlement of southeast Kansas\, Bucking the Railroads on the Kansas Frontier: the struggle over land claims by homesteading Civil Veterans\, 1867-1876\, was published by McFarland Press in 2012. Dr. Mack has published multiple peer- reviewed articles on aspects of both Russian and US history.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/debating-origins-uncovering-the-forgotten-history-of-horses-in-arizona-with-john-mack-3/
LOCATION:Jarrett-Janice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250313T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T135331Z
UID:81372-1744376400-1744381800@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad" with Tamika Sanders
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nCommunication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to code and decode hidden messages\, and to disguise signs to avoid capture. There were code names for towns on the routes and code numbers for towns. There were signs and songs. A quilt hanging on a clothesline with a house and a smoking chimney among its designs indicated a safe house. The song\, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” served as directions to Canada. Using storytelling\, activities and songs\, Dr. Sanders depicts the ingenuity and resiliency of those who used the Underground Railroad to help over 100\,000 slaves escape to freedom between 1810 and 1850. \nThis program is cohosted by Sedona Public Library in the Village Service Center. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nTamika Sanders started her company Savvy Pen to provide interactive programs that incorporate arts learning and multicultural training to bridge cultural and socioeconomic divides between educators and students. Her work brings diverse real-world perspectives to programming initiatives and creates strategic community partnerships that can generate revenue and provide access to resources and opportunities for marginalized groups. In 2009\, Dr. Sanders collaborated with the Bi-National Arts Residency (BNAR)\, which connects cultural communities in the Sonoran Desert on issues of social justice and identity through art. Dr. Sanders hopes to continue using the arts to break barriers\, unite people\, and create social change.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/coded-messages-and-songs-of-the-underground-railroad-with-tamika-sanders-7/
LOCATION:Sedona Public Library in the Village\, 25 W. Saddlehorn Road\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250313T134836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T134836Z
UID:81369-1744286400-1744290000@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"The History and Mystery of the Gila River" with Christine Reid
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nMany people know about Arizona’s most famous river\, the Colorado\, but the often-forgotten Gila River has a rich and interesting history too. Reid will take the audience on a journey which begins in central New Mexico and joins the Gila River as it makes an historical journey through eastern and most of southern Arizona before joining the Colorado River. This program explores the geology that formed the Gila and the dinosaurs that splashed in it. You’ll learn about the history of prehistoric people who mastered and relied on the river. The human side of the Gila is brought to life through personal memoirs\, field journals and anecdotes of the missionaries\, explorers\, and adventurers who followed it\, to the pioneers who settled alongside it. The Gila River provided life giving water for agriculture\, transportation\, recreation\, and inspiration for generations of people. \nThis program is cohosted by Willcox Theater and Arts\, Inc. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nChristine Reid’s interest in Arizona’s diverse and rich western heritage developed and grew as a writer and researcher with the Pinal County Historical Museum and later as Community Scholar for the Anthem at Merrill Ranch continuing education program. Reid is committed to sharing the sometimes hidden or forgotten aspects of Arizona’s characters and history. Reid shares Arizona’s history in a relatable and engaging manner.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-history-and-mystery-of-the-gila-river-with-christine-reid-3/
LOCATION:The Palace\, 116 N. RailRoad Ave\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willcox Theater and Arts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:willcoxtheater@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250313T134226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T134226Z
UID:81366-1744196400-1744200000@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation" with Jim Turner
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThe Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply\, supporting 40 million people\, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture\, and tribes across seven states and portions of Mexico. At 1\,450 miles long the Colorado River is the sixth longest river in the United States. The river flows through seven states and covers 244\,000 square miles\, about 1/12th of the United States. Known for its dramatic canyons\, whitewater rapids\, and eleven U.S. National Parks\, the Colorado River and its tributaries are a vital source of water. An extensive system of dams\, reservoirs\, and aqueducts divert almost its flow for agricultural irrigation and urban water supply. Its large flow and steep gradient (10\,184 ft above sea level to 58 feet in the Mexicali Valley) are used to generate hydroelectric power to several western states and Nebraska. This presentation discusses the geology\, geography\, exploration\, national parks\, and the state of the river today with its natural beauty\, current difficulties\, and solutions. \nThis program is cohosted by the City of Surprise – Art & Culture. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nArizona Historical Society’s beloved historian\, Jim Turner\, has worked with more than seventy local history museums. He co-authored the 4th-grade textbook The Arizona Story\, and his pictorial history\, Arizona: Celebration of the Grand Canyon State\, was a 2012 Southwest Books of the Year selection. Turner moved to Tucson in 1951\, earned an MA in U.S. history in 1999\, and has been teaching Arizona history for 47 years. His numerous books include: The Mighty Colorado from the Glaciers to the Gulf (2016)\, Four Corners USA: Wonders of the American Southwest (2018)\, and Arizona: A History of the Grand Canyon State (2021). jimturnerhistorian.org
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-colorado-river-and-its-wonders-a-study-in-water-use-and-conservation-with-jim-turner-7/
LOCATION:City of Surprise City Hall – City Council Chambers\, 16000 N Civic Center Plaza\, Surprise\, AZ\, 85374\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250312T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163954Z
UID:81363-1743859800-1743865200@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nBy most accounts\, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This presentation will provide a general introduction to what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI raises. What are the ethical concerns about using AI? What about privacy concerns? What does AI mean for our jobs? Will we be threatened by a robot apocalypse? And what\, ultimately\, does it mean to be human in the age of AI? \nThis program is cohosted by the Scottsdale Public Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/staying-human-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution-with-matthew-goodwin-6/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library\, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive\, Scottsdale\, 85255\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250110T165039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T165039Z
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SUMMARY:"Beyond the Kitsch: The Pervasive Spirit of our Indigenous Creative Community " with Nanibaa Beck
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThroughout the Southwest\, tourists and locals encounter a range of Indigenous art\, from manufactured and imported cultural appropriations to fine art in galleries and museums. The state’s creative Indigenous communities are sometimes lost in what is popularly featured as Native American Art. In this presentation\, Diné jeweler Nanibaa Beck will highlight contemporary Native American Art\, focusing on eclectic indigenous creatives throughout Arizona and beyond. Beck draws examples from her friends\, family\, and extended kin to demonstrate the diversity of artistic talents\, mediums\, and philosophical approaches of Indigenous artists. The presentation will leave participants with a better appreciation for the range of Native American creativity the state has to offer. \nThis program is cohosted by the Maricopa County Library District – Sun City Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nNanibaa Beck is a 2nd generation Diné (Navajo) jeweler. Since 2013\, her work reflects Native creative expressions and the growth of an Diné ‘Asdzaa (Navajo woman) as a designer and maker. Being intricately connected to the creative process at an early age motivated Beck to become more knowledgeable about the multifaceted areas surrounding Native American Art. Her anthropology background includes work and fellowships with renown museums\, including the Heard Museum\, the National Museum of the American Indian\, the Peabody Essex Museum and the Field Museum.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/beyond-the-kitsch-the-pervasive-spirit-of-our-indigenous-creative-community-with-nanibaa-beck-6/
LOCATION:Sun City Library\, Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave.\, Sun City\, 85351\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250312T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163506Z
UID:81360-1743760800-1743764400@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"Cochise\, Geronimo\, and the Apache Wars" with Gregory McNamee
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nTheir names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map\, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”\, when fully half of the active U.S. Army descended on the territory to combat a relative handful of Indigenous warriors. Ironically\, the Apache peoples of the Southwest had once welcomed the arrival of the Americans as a buffer against Mexico\, which regularly attached Apache settlements—but then American miners and loggers began to encroach\, and a defensive war turned into a terrible guerrilla campaign that lasted a quarter-century. In this talk\, Gregory McNamee\, who has written about the Apache Wars for Encyclopaedia Britannica and other publications\, unravels the complex story of the conflict and the decades of uneasy peace that followed. \nThis program is cohosted by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce – McFarland State Historic Park. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nGregory McNamee is a prolific writer\, editor\, photographer\, and publisher. He is the author of forty-five books and numerous articles and other publications. McNamee is a contributing editor to the Encyclopædia Britannica and a research fellow at the Southwest Center of the University of Arizona. For more information visit McNamee’s web page at www.gregorymcnamee.com.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/cochise-geronimo-and-the-apache-wars-with-gregory-mcnamee-11/
LOCATION:McFarland State Historic Park\, 24 W. Ruggles St\, Florence\, AZ\, 85132\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:florencechamber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250312T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163035Z
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SUMMARY:"Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O'odham " with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nMany Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies\, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash and beans to corn and cotton. For generations they passed down their rich knowledge and culture grown from their connection to the desert. Join us for a program with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan as she shares her knowledge about the history and culture of her people\, the Tohono O’odham. \nThis program is cohosted by the Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nDr. Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan is Tohono O’odham and from the San Xavier District. She serves as faculty in the Tohono O’odham Studies Program at Tohono O’odham Community College. Dr. Ramon-Sauberan also serves as the Tohono O’odham Nation Education Development Liaison for Kitt Peak National Observatory.  She earned her PhD in American Indian Studies with a minor in Journalism at the University of Arizona in May 2023. Her research focused on the history of land and water in the San Xavier District and she has written for news publications across the US including Indian Country Today.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/growing-in-the-desert-the-history-culture-of-the-tohono-oodham-with-jacelle-ramon-sauberan-9/
LOCATION:S’edav Va’aki Museum\, 4619 E Washington St\, Phoenix\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250312T161807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T161807Z
UID:81351-1743616800-1743622200@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"Dark Skies over Arizona" with Kevin Schindler
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThere’s nothing like standing under a dark\, star-spangled night sky to quiet the mind and reduce stress\, share an experience of awe with family and friends\, and to inspire creative thoughts. Yet such dark skies are a disappearing resource\, with only 20% of the world living in a place where the center of our Milky Way Galaxy is visible. Arizona knows a thing or two about this problem and has played a leading role in reducing artificial light pollution. This program will look at the benefits of dark skies\, how Arizona has helped lead the charge to protect them\, and how we all can do our part in reducing artificial light pollution. \nThis program is cohosted by Mohave County Library – Lake Havasu Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nKevin Schindler is the historian at Lowell Observatory\, where he has worked for 28 years as an active member of the Flagstaff history and science communities. Schindler has given more than 1\,000 presentations and written more than 600 magazine and newspaper articles on subjects ranging from local history and astronomy to baseball and the Lincoln Memorial\, and contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column\, “View from Mars Hill”\, for the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper. Schindler has written nine books\, including Historic Tales of Flagstaff (written with Mike Kitt). Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/dark-skies-over-arizona-with-kevin-schindler-7/
LOCATION:Mohave County Library District – Lake Havasu City Branch Community Rooms  A/B\, 1770 McCulloch Blvd\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch":MAILTO:sterrl@mohave.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260207T104211
CREATED:20250311T113236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T113236Z
UID:81338-1743010200-1743015600@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:"Arizona’s Birth Control Movement: Providing Contraceptives to Rural and Urban Women" with Mary Melcher
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nToday\, women’s ability to control their reproduction through use of contraception is taken for granted. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Birth control was illegal in the U.S. until 1936. Before birth control was legalized\, a lively birth control movement developed in Arizona\,initiated by Margaret Sanger and volunteers in Tucson and Phoenix. Working with upper middle- class women\, including Maie Heard\, founder of Heard Museum\, and Peggy Goldwater\, wife of Barry Goldwater\, Sanger publicized family planning and opened clinics. Others also provided contraceptives\, including Farm Security Administration nurses who distributed birth control to the racially and ethnically diverse women working in Arizona migrant camps. In addition\, a Catholic priest\, Father Emmett McLoughlin\, provided contraceptives in south Phoenix through St. Monica’s Clinic. The work of these varied individuals gave women greater control over their reproductive lives. This talk provides historical context related to birth control\, while also exploring racial and class issues related to the topic. \nThis program is cohosted by Mohave Community College – Lake Havasu Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nDr. Mary Melcher\, public historian\, completed her Ph.D. in American history at Arizona State University in 1994\, with fields in the twentieth century\, women’s history\, and the West. Dr. Melcher has worked as a curator in various museums and as a public history consultant. She was the lead historian for the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail\, a public history project combining women’s history with interpretation of historic sites. Dr. Melcher has conducted over 150 oral histories and published numerous articles in historical journals. She has a strong interest in women’s history in relation to reproduction. In 2012\, she published Pregnancy\, Motherhood and Choice in Twentieth Century Arizona with the University of Arizona Press.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizonas-birth-control-movement-providing-contraceptives-to-rural-and-urban-women-with-mary-melcher-2/
LOCATION:Mohave Community College – Lake Havasu Campus – Building 600\, 1977 Acoma Blvd\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
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