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Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday

June 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday

Event Type
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Location
346 Main University Library, 1408 W. Gregory Dr.
Date
Jun 7, 2023   3:00 – 5:00 pm
Contact
Carrie Lingscheit
E-Mail
carriel@illinois.edu

Come and celebrate the birthday of Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000), former Illinois Poet Laureate and the first African American writer to win the Pulitzer Prize. Take a look at some of our favorite gems from Miss Brooks’s literary archives, and enjoy a slice of her birthday cake! This event is free and open to all.

Details

Date:
June 7, 2023
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7?eventId=33451402

Venue

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library
346 Main University Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
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Phone
(217) 333-3777
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