Dr. James Kaser Gives Book Talk at the CUNY Graduate Center
CSI Library, Victory Boulevard 2800T, 10314, Staten Island
free
About
A book talk by Dr. James Kaser, professor and archivist at the College of Staten Island, presenting his new book "Staten Island's Elliottville: Abolitionist Enclave, Gilded Age Retreat, Ferry Suburb." He will discuss years of research that uncovered the story of Elliottville, a Staten Island neighborhood settled by New Englanders committed to social reform and an end to slavery, at a time when New York City was known for supporting concessions with the South. The neighborhood's residents included influential editors like Sydney Howard Gay and George William Curtis, as well as Civil War figures Robert Gould Shaw and Theodore Winthrop. The free event, with refreshments served, takes place in room 9207 at the CUNY Graduate Center.
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Venue
CSI Library is in New York City’s Staten Island.
Victory Boulevard 2800T, 10314
CSI Library
