Library Presentation: Recap

Much to my surprise, the presentation went off without a hitch.

There were less than 10 people who showed up, but many more asked about how the presentation went and wanted me to forward on information about what was covered, so I thought post it here as well:

I. James Bradley

-Enslaved in Africa and transported to the United States. Here, he is “purchased” and shipped to Pendleton County, KY.

-Manages to earn enough money to purchase his own freedom and crosses the Ohio River at Covington, KY. Goes on to attend Lane Theological Seminary.

-Statue in Covington symbolizes his struggles in life and his instrumental role in the Abolition movement.

II. Margaret Garner

-Escaped slave who took the life of her daughter rather than see her returned to a life of slavery.

-Story depicted in Beloved, a Nobel Prize winning novel written by Toni Morrison, adapted into a film (Beloved-1998) and into an opera (Margaret Garner).

III. Beloved (a summary)

Sethe, daughter Denver and Paul D. are living free at the home of Baby Suggs, 18 years after escaping from slavery. House becomes “haunted” after Baby Suggs’ death. Sethe, Denver and Paul D. take in a young woman, who becomes attached to Sethe.

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I have been asked to give a presentation on genealogy researching techniques and Native Americans, so I will keep you posted.