Regina Anderson Andrews, Harlem Renaissance Librarian

With Ethelene Whitmire, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies.

This illustrated lecture showcases the life of Regina Anderson Andrews (1901–1993), the first African American to head her own branch of the New York Public Library, and who also played a key role in the Harlem Renaissance, supporting writers and intellectuals with dedicated workspace at her 135th Street Branch Library.

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When: Tue., Mar. 22, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
476 Fifth Ave. (42nd St. Entrance)
212-340-0863
Price: Free
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With Ethelene Whitmire, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies.

This illustrated lecture showcases the life of Regina Anderson Andrews (1901–1993), the first African American to head her own branch of the New York Public Library, and who also played a key role in the Harlem Renaissance, supporting writers and intellectuals with dedicated workspace at her 135th Street Branch Library.

Events at The New York Public Library may be photographed or recorded. By attending these events, you consent to the use of your image and voice by the Library for all purposes.

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