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The Life of Harriet Loudin, presented by Christina McVay

February 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Harriet C. Loudin (1845-1907) was an African-American suffragist, educator, and wife of world-famous musician Frederick Loudin. Their home was on S. Walnut St. in Ravenna, Ohio. Learn more about Harriet’s life and her influence on her famous husband Frederick Loudin, leader of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Christina McVay teaches English and Pan-African Literature at Kent State University. She holds an MA in German from Ohio State University and an MA in Comparative Literature from Kent State University. She has published two books on Portage County history: Portage County, Ohio: the 20th Century, and Ravenna, a bicentennial album of 19th century photographs.

Black History Month featured event. Limited to 30 participants

Details

Date:
February 18, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.reedlibrary.org/event/7461741

Organizer

Reed Memorial Library
Phone
330-296-2827
Email
reference@reedlibrary.org
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Venue

Reed Memorial Library
167 E Main Street
Ravenna, 44266
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Phone
330-296-2827
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