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Pennsylvania
Humanities
Council
COMMONWEALTH
SPEAKERS
2010-11

2. CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
KEY TO PRESENTATIONS 2
PROGRAM GUIDELINES 3
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES 4
THE APPLICATION PROCESS 5
TOPICS
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE 7
AMERICAN FOUNDERS AND PIONEERS 9
THE CIVIL WAR ERA 11
DANCE AND THEATRE 13
FILM AND VISUAL ARTS 15
FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS 17
LITERATURE AND WRITING 19
MUSIC 21
NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY 23
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY AND CULTURE 25
POPULAR CULTURE 28
VALUES AND PUBLIC LIFE 29
WOMEN THROUGH HISTORY 31
WORLD CULTURES 33
APPLICATION 35-36
INDEX BY PRESENTATION 37
INDEX BY SPEAKER 38
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The Commonwealth Speakers program of the
Pennsylvania Humanities Council provides quality
humanities-based programs to nonprofit organizations
throughout the state. The humanities, fundamentally,
are about sharing powerful stories and exploring big
ideas — and Commonwealth Speakers is one way PHC
reaches out to all Pennsylvanians to share our excitement
about lifelong learning.
Our Speakers are experts from a variety of backgrounds
(e.g., journalists, arts and museum educators, academics,
folk and performing artists, writers) who offer presentations
on a wide range of popular topics. They give free presenta-
tions to everyone from senior center members, to small-town
library patrons, to major museum attendees.
PHC has the following goals for
participants of the Commonwealth
Speakers program:
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I Provide special educational events at no cost
I Gain experience in running quality public programs
I Become a center of civic participation and learning in
the community that improves the local quality of life
Audience Participants
I Enjoy learning about the humanities, discovering new
subjects and connecting with other community members
I Interact with experts and scholars and expand their
knowledge
Speakers
I Share their knowledge of the humanities and contribute
to civic life
I Learn from others with a passion for topics in the humanities
Whether you are new to PHC and its programs or have
hosted a Commonwealth Speakers presentation before,
please be sure to read our materials thoroughly. A number
of our policies and processes have changed. A careful
review before applying will increase the likelihood that
you will be able to host a Speaker.
Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences Presentations
PHC is committed to providing innovative formats that
appeal to both children and adults. A number of
our presentations provide experiences that offer
entertainment and insight that can be enjoyed by all
— from children and their caregivers, to teenagers, to
grandparents. Look for F, which indicates presentations
specifically designed to have a wide generational appeal.
H Hands-on/Active Participation Presentations
While all presentations offered in this catalog are par-
ticipatory through a Q&A session or discussion period,
some of these programs feature enhanced audience
participation. One of the best ways to learn is to take
part, and we are proud that a number of presentations
offer audiences opportunities to engage the humanities
in a new way. Through enhanced participation,
audiences will be able to broaden their understanding
of history, artistic and critical expression. Look for H,
which indicates presentations that offer opportunities
for hands-on or active participation.
L Lecture Presentations
Lecture presentations are designated with L.
P Performance Presentations
Performance presentations are designated with P.
WELCOME TO THE 2010-2011
COMMONWEALTH SPEAKERS PROGRAM!
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What Are the Program Costs?
I Eligible organizations may apply for one free presentation
per calendar year.
I Additional presentations are available to organizations
for a fee of $400.
I Colleges and universities pay $400 for all presentations
unless they abide by special restrictions. See below.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible organizations include:
I Nonprofit organizations
I Educational institutions
I Local, state and national governmental agencies in
Pennsylvania
Please note:
I Proof of nonprofit status must be produced, if requested
by PHC
I Organizations that have participated in the past must be
in good standing with PHC (i.e., must have complied
with all guidelines for past PHC programs)
The following are not eligible:
I Individuals
I For-profit businesses
What Are the Event Guidelines?
Commonwealth Speaker programs are designed to be
special educational events open to the general
public. Therefore, presentations cannot be awarded
to the following types of events:
I Award ceremonies
I Breakfasts, luncheons or dinners of any kind
I Business meetings
I Church services
I Classroom instruction
I Club meetings
I Events organized primarily for the benefit of members
(not the general public)
I Festivals, celebrations or lecture series featuring a
number of events and presenters
I Fund-raising events
I Presentations outside of Pennsylvania
I Regularly scheduled lecture series
I Any event for which you charge a fee, require a donation
or demand any other monetary contribution from your
audience. If you normally charge an admission or lecture
fee, you must waive this fee unless authorized to
charge by PHC.
Are There Special Restrictions For
Colleges & Universities?
Colleges and Universities:
I May not apply for a Speaker unless the program is
planned for an off-campus event or is part of a community
program taking place on campus intended to attract an
audience from both inside and outside the institution
I Must make a payment of $400 for the event, unless a
nonprofit community organization is co-hosting the
event. If the presentation is co-hosted, a letter must be
submitted from the co-host with the application stating
that they have partnered to offer this event and detailing
how the organization and the college or university
together will promote the program as a community event
I Cannot request a Speaker who is employed by their
institution, including branch campuses
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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What Are My Responsibilities?
Your event must meet all of the following criteria:
I It must be free and open to the public
I The location must be a public building, not a business
establishment or residence
I It must allow a minimum of 90 minutes for the
presentation and discussion
I It must not attempt to persuade the audience to a
particular political, philosophical, religious or ideological
point of view
If your application is accepted, you agree to:
I Contact the Speaker to provide clear directions to the
event location and to discuss necessary event details
such as room set up, equipment needs, etc.
I Arrange transportation to and from the program for
any Speaker arriving at an airport, bus or train station
located within 20 miles of your site
I Pay for hotel expenses if a Speaker requires overnight
accommodations
I Provide any equipment required by the Speaker and
to have that equipment set up and tested before the
Speaker arrives
I Notify PHC immediately of any changes to a
scheduled program, such as date/time change or
cancellation
Am I Required to Recruit an Audience?
Additionally, you agree to promote and evaluate the
program as follows:
I Recruit as large an audience as possible for the presen-
tation. We expect your audience to consist of at least
25 people. (For context, the average attendance at
Commonwealth Speakers events is 45)
I Undertake significant publicity efforts to promote the
event. PHC provides a comprehensive publicity guide
to help you attract an audience
I Administer and evaluate the program using PHC
event and evaluation materials
I Return publicity material (such as flyers, newspaper
coverage of the event, press releases, etc.) to PHC
within two weeks of your presentation date
What Does PHC Provide?
In exchange for your efforts, PHC provides the following:
I A Commonwealth Speaker presentation
I A site coordinator event guide, a comprehensive audi-
ence recruitment & publicity guide, and evaluation
materials to help present and promote the program
I Speaker expenses, including honorarium, travel expenses
and meals (excluding overnight accommodations,
see above)
Note: If you are awarded a presentation and fail to
comply with these requirements, future applications
to PHC programs will not be considered.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
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6. How Do I Apply?
Although the program is designed to be accessible, the
application process is competitive. Not all applicants
will receive a presentation. Applicants must demonstrate
that they are planning a special educational event and
promoting the program to generate a public audience of
25 people or more. All applications are subject to
approval by PHC and to the availability of funds.
1.Review these materials carefully to ensure that your
organization and planned event are eligible.
2.Make sure your proposed program date is at
least 12 weeks away. Applications for programs
planned for less than 12 weeks away will not be
considered.
3.Complete the application, including the name of the
person who will handle event details and attend the
event, the name of the venue if different from your
organization, the cost share your organization will pro-
vide and your signature.
4.Submit the application. An application form is found
on pages 35 and 36 or can be downloaded from
www.pahumanities.org.
5.Applications may be submitted by mail or fax at
(215) 925-3054.
What Happens Next?
1.If your application is accepted, we will forward your
proposed dates to your preferred Speaker.
2.If your preferred Speaker is available, you will be con-
tacted by e-mail (or telephone if an e-mail address is
not available). The e-mail will ask that you confirm
the date. Included will be a bio of the Speaker (with
contact information). A publicity guide and evaluation
instructions can be downloaded from PHC’s website or
can be forwarded by mail or e-mailed upon request.
3.If your preferred Speaker is unavailable, we will contact
you to see if you would like to change your dates or
request your alternate Speaker.
4.If both your Speakers are unavailable, or if you have
not listed an alternate Speaker, your application will be
declined. In this instance, you will be encouraged to
reapply for different Speakers and/or dates.
Usually applicants hear from PHC within 4 weeks of
application receipt. To check on the status of your appli-
cation after that, e-mail us at commonwealthspeakers@
pahumanities.org or call us at 1-800-462-0442.
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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The humanities are stories of human struggle and success, conflict and
community, rooted in history, literature and other fields of knowledge.
They are ways to think critically about our most meaningful journeys: the
search through experience for wisdom, and the search through personal
life for connections to the lives of others around us, to those who have
gone before us, and those who will come after us.
Besides history and literature, humanities fields
include philosophy, the history and criticism of the
arts, comparative religion and others.
Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences
H Hands-on/Active Participation
L Lectures
P Performances

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Can’t Tell a Lie, Peach Cobbler Pie!
Linda Goss, Philadelphia
Professional Storyteller
F | H | L | P
Through an uplifting, hand-clapping and foot-stomping
participatory presentation, Linda Goss, accompanied by
percussionist Ed Stokes, shares oral histories, family nar-
ratives, folktales, legends and play-party songs from the
African American tradition. Goss demonstrates how
chants and rhythms (many gathered from her rural
Tennessee childhood) are used to enhance a story, while
Stokes plays home-made stringed instruments. A variety
of easy-to-play musical instruments are available for
audience members to use. Participants also are encouraged
to share a family tale, recall a favorite rhyme or join in
a hand-clapping game.
Equipment Needs 2 long tables, 2 chairs, 3 microphones, open space for
audience participation.
Great Escapes!
Denise Valentine, Philadelphia
Professional Storyteller
F | H | P
This interactive presentation brings to life compelling
stories of enslaved Africans who escaped to, and away
from, Philadelphia and those who aided them in their
search for freedom. Philadelphia was an important station
in the Underground Railroad and a safe haven for many
fugitives, including Henry “Box” Brown. Conversely, many
enslaved Africans escaped from Philadelphia, such as
Oney Judge, a slave held by George Washington. Denise
Valentine uses the power of storytelling to interpret
these historical subjects and highlight Philadelphia’s African
American and Underground Railroad heritage sites.
Discussion also examines the role of storytelling in the
continuity of community traditions. Great Escapes may
be presented as a storytelling performance with a live
musician or as a lecture/demonstration with a slide show.
Equipment Needs Chair and display table. Microphone needed for audiences over
25 and outdoor venues. If possible, CD player, laptop computer (with PowerPoint
installed), LCD projector and screen.
My Name is Oney Judge
Diane Turner, Woodbury, NJ
Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection Curator, Temple University
F
While doing research on a project related to President
George Washington’s house in historic Philadelphia, his-
torian Diane Turner stumbled across the story of Oney
Judge, a mixed-race slave owned by the Washingtons.
Born in Mount Vernon and subsequently taken to New
York City, a 23 year old Oney Judge escaped from her
captors after being moved to the President’s house in
Philadelphia. Turner’s talk includes her personal research,
information she learned about slavery at the President’s
house and her motivation for telling the story of Judge
— the story of a courageous and determined woman
who desired to be free. Her presentation concludes
with the product of her research, a children’s book titled
My Name is Oney Judge.
Equipment Needs Display table, laptop computer, LCD projector, microphone,
podium and screen.
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
An understanding of the complex history, contributions and tribulations of the
African American community in Pennsylvania and the US is vital to a complete
understanding of the history and culture of the state and the nation.
In this category, and in others, you will find a variety of topics and
perspectives that illuminate the African American experience.
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Linda Goss explores African American traditions in Can’t Tell a Lie,
Peach Cobbler Pie!
Henry “Box” Brown was a 19th-century
Virginia slave who escaped to freedom by
mailing himself in a dry goods container
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Founding Friendship: The
Washington-Madison Collaboration
Stuart Leibiger, North Wales
History Department Chair, LaSalle University
L
The partnership between George Washington and James
Madison, hitherto neglected by historians, was perhaps
the most important collaboration among the founders.
The relationship flourished because both men shared
similar goals for the new nation and because each pos-
sessed something the other needed. Washington relied
on Madison’s advice, skill as a ghostwriter and legislative
prowess. Madison, in turn, found Washington’s prestige
indispensable in promoting political reform. Focusing on
their collaboration provides a new lens through which to
bring them into sharper focus. This 50-minute lecture,
which includes projected color illustrations, is based on
Stuart Leibiger’s book.
Equipment Needs Laptop computer, LCD projector, screen and podium with
good lighting.
Peaceable Kingdom? Pennsylvania’s
Revolution & the People Who Made It
George Boudreau, Philadelphia
History & Humanities Associate Professor, Penn State University-
Harrisburg
L
Every Pennsylvanian recognizes the famous image of
William Penn and the Treaty with the Indians. Penn, the
lawmaker and founder, extends his hands to the Native
Americans who surround him at Shackamaxon. He is
creating a colony that eventually will become a com-
monwealth, based on innate ideas about human worth.
Penn’s image as benefactor, pacifist and founder are
central myths in Pennsylvania’s civic culture and have
subsequently been celebrated on everything from statuary
to cereal boxes. This lecture (with numerous contempo-
rary works of art as illustration) explores this famous
image of Penn and others like it, but it places them in
the context of political image making and the fight for
whose story would dominate revolutionary Pennsylvanians.
AMERICAN FOUNDERS AND PIONEERS
The story of the founding of the US is woven from many strands.
The presentations offered in this category provide a variety of insights
into that era and its events — from William Penn’s image as benefactor,
to the impact of the War for Independence.
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Portrait of James Madison by James Sharples.
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The 1863 Gettysburg Civilians
Patricia Anschuetz, New Oxford
Professional Storyteller
P
While much is known about the Battle of Gettysburg,
relatively little attention has been paid to the 2,400 civil-
ians who were caught in the crossfire. They were mothers
like Catherine Garlach, who sat in her basement armed
with an ax. They were teenagers like Daniel Skelly, who
climbed a tree to watch the battle and later saw Robert
E. Lee ride down Middle Street on his way to a council
of war. These people assisted Union soldiers, fed hungry
rebels and protected their African American neighbors
from capture. Dressed in Civil War-era garb, storyteller
Patricia Anschuetz theatrically communicates the experi-
ences of the 1863 Gettysburg civilians.
Equipment Needs no equipment needed.
Deserter Country: Civil War
Opposition in Pennsylvania
Robert Sandow, Bellefonte
History Associate Professor, Lock Haven University
L
This lecture explores
the widespread and
sometimes violent
opposition to the
Civil War by people
in the Appalachian
lumber country of
northern Penn-
sylvania. Many are
unaware that this
sparsely-settled
region was home
to divided commu-
nities that provided
a safe haven for
opponents of the
war and deserters from the army, prompting federal
officials to lead a military expedition in 1864. We examine
the social, political and economic factors that explain the
antiwar opposition, much of which stemmed from the
difficulties of Appalachian life. Timely themes are high-
lighted including the meanings and traditions of dissent
in wartime, the debate over loyalty to the nation, the
impact of partisan politics and the difficulties faced by
the state in enforcing unpopular laws.
Equipment Needs If possible, LCD projector and screen.
John Brown and the Harpers
Ferry Raid
John Quist, Mechanicsburg
History/Philosophy Professor, Shippensburg University
L
In October 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown led 21
men on a raid of the US armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
With this small biracial army Brown hoped to launch an
insurrection that would end slavery. Within 36 hours
federal troops subdued Brown. Brown’s story raises
challenging questions regarding slavery, violence and
obedience to the law — questions that audiences are
eager to discuss. Brown lived part of his life in north-
western Pennsylvania. He used Chambersburg as a pre-raid
staging area. He attacked a government headed by the
only president from Pennsylvania. All of this points to
the Commonwealth’s noteworthy role in John Brown’s
life and the Harpers Ferry incident.
Equipment Needs LCD projector (if projector is not MAC compatible, laptop also
required). Microphone requested if space is large. If possible, podium and screen.
THE CIVIL WAR ERA
As the sesquicentennial of the Civil War approaches, it is appropriate that this
category offers many different stories and perspectives on the era — ranging
from a look at opposition to the Civil War, to black Civil War heroes, to the
politics of freedom.
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African Song and Dance: Celebrating
Everyone Everyday
Kelly Armor, Erie
Education & Folk Art Director, Erie Art Museum
F | H | P
Music in East Africa is a community affair. Kelly Armor
lived in East Africa for several years, where she researched
traditional African music. She now is assisting African
refugees to keep their traditions alive in their new home
of Pennsylvania. This presentation features a performance
by one of Erie’s African dance troupes (Mandaleo or
Kuch Dancers). It also includes a short talk by Armor on
how the music is structured and how it reflects African
culture. Armor also facilitates a discussion on African life
with troupe members, encouraging questions from the
audience. Audience members also can participate in simple
songs and dances.
Ballet: From Studio to Stage
Anna Drozdowski, Philadelphia
Ethnochoreologist & former Managing Director, Headlong Dance Theater
F | L
In Ballet: From Studio to Stage, Anna Drozdowski presents
a short history of the ballet genre and the specific way
it is practiced in the US, using The Nutcracker as a
launching point. The presentation explores a dancer’s
DANCE AND THEATRE
Through our dance and theatre offerings, you will have the opportunity to
learn historical dance forms, understand how a script turns into a play, and
see how movement and ideas relate and influence each other.
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Students of the School of American Ballet.
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Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences
H Hands-on/Active Participation
L Lectures
P Performances

12. Andy Warhol: Experimental Filmmaker
Debra Miller, Philadelphia
Art History Adjunct Professor, Rowan University
L
Few people have had the opportunity to see the 1960s
experimental films made by Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol.
Nevertheless, Warhol’s films have achieved near mythic
proportions in our culture and have had a dramatic
influence on contemporary movies and television, affecting
the transition from cinéma vérité to reality TV. This Power-
Point presentation (given by an insider of the Warhol circle,
close friend of the Warhola family and art historian who
has authored several books on the artist and his work)
shows stills and frames from the little-seen films, discusses
them within the context of the 1960s and examines their
afterlife nearly a half-century after their making.
Equipment Needs Podium (preferably with light) and screen. If possible, laptop
computer with PowerPoint installed and projector.
Blacks and Jews on Stage and Screen
Warren Hoffman, Philadelphia
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Temple University
L
With their shared heritages of slavery, discrimination and
Diaspora, blacks and Jews have trod similar, yet distinctive
paths. This presentation explores the various ways in
which this complex history has manifested itself in films,
plays and music. We’ll watch and discuss clips from The
Jazz Singer (1927), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Fires in the
Mirror (1993) and Caroline, or Change (2004) and listen to
music from Tin Pan Alley musicians like George Gershwin.
We’ll look at these works to determine the contributions
that African Americans and Jewish Americans have made
to American popular culture at large, as well as to determine
what this says about how blacks and Jews talk to and
about each other.
Equipment Needs Either a DVD player and TV or LCD projector, screen, DVD
player and speaker system.
The City Lights of Charlie Chaplin
and Woody Allen
Gerard Molyneaux, Philadelphia
Communication Professor, LaSalle University
L
Filmmaker Woody Allen has acknowledged his debt to
his comic predecessor Charlie Chaplin on many occasions.
Allen’s fondness for Chaplin’s work manifests itself in the
movie Manhattan. Like Chaplin’s first sound film City Lights,
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FILM AND VISUAL ARTS
One of the greatest joys of watching a film or viewing a work of art is to learn
a new way of seeing. In this category, you will find a range of talks — from
the experimental films of Andy Warhol, to Great Depression photography,
to the intersection of race relations and film.
Dean & Britta perform 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen
Tests. Screen Test: Lou Reed, 1964. From Andy Warhol: Experimental
Filmmaker. Film still courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum.
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Caroline, or Change. From Blacks and Jews on Stage and Screen.
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The Art of Jewish Papercutting
Susan Leviton, Harrisburg
Scribal & Papercut Artist
F | H | L
Cut paper holds a place in every culture as a rich and
expressive form of folk art. Its unique position in the
Jewish world is secured by its traditional text-based
designs most often related to a seasonal or ritual function.
Jewish papercuts from Eastern Europe, northern Africa,
Asia and the US are featured. This slide-presentation and
demonstration always inspires a lively exchange as people
begin to recognize familiar patterns and surprising
amalgams of style and imagery. Artifacts and books
related to Jewish papercutting are presented as well.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own papercuts for
comparison and may participate in making a papercut.
Blades and paper are provided.
Equipment Needs Display table, laptop computer, LCD projector, microphone
and screen.
Celebrate Pennsylvania! A History
in Story and Song
Paula Purnell, Greensburg
Professional Studies in Education Assistant Professor,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
F | H | P
Award-winning performer Paula Purnell presents songs
written by and about the people of Pennsylvania, in this
family-friendly and interactive presentation featuring
authentic instruments, costumes and props. From the
indigenous people of
the Eastern Woodlands,
to early English settlers,
on to the workers of
the Industrial Age,
Purnell invites audiences
to explore how and
why Pennsylvanians
have been making
music for thousands of
years. Volunteers don
costumes to become
George Washington,
Queen Aliquippa and
other important people
from Pennsylvania’s
past. Artifacts provide opportunities to explore and discuss
the daily life, toils and triumphs of bygone eras. Special
attention may be given to the host organization’s local
history and culture.
Equipment Needs Access to an electrical outlet and a performance space large
enough to accommodate several participants.
Hex Signs and Himmelsbriefs:
Pennsylvania Germans and the
Paranormal
Candace Kintzer Perry, Pennsburg
Curator, Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center
F | L
FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS
The full array of traditional culture is explored in this category including music,
dance, storytelling and crafts. Talks ranging from Jewish papercutting to
Pennsylvania German music offer a taste of the rich and deep folk and traditional
arts that find their home in the Commonwealth and around the world.
Artist Susan Leviton explores a rich and expressive folk art form.
Award-winning performer Paula Purnell
presents music about the people of
Pennsylvania.
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Carpe Diem! Learn a Little Latin
Ronnie Ancona, Narberth
Classics Professor, Hunter College
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What does “carpe diem” mean? Where did the popular
phrase originate from? Through this presentation audiences
discover the Latin poet Horace, the tumultuous world
of the Roman Republic and Latin lyric poetry. Some key
Latin words and their English derivatives also are discussed.
We also explore the meaning of “carpe diem” in the
1989 film Dead Poets Society and why a prominent
Pennsylvania-trained NBA player might choose this well-
known Latin expression for his own motto. This presentation
(which includes a lecture, PowerPoint presentation and
opportunities for questions/discussion) is for secondary
school students, adults and all life-long learners.
Equipment Needs LCD projector and screen. If possible, laptop computer.
Flash Fiction: What It Is & How
to Write It
Kevin Grauke, Philadelphia
English Assistant Professor, LaSalle University
H | L
Even if you love fiction, time can be hard to find. Join
writer Kevin Grauke in an exploration of flash fiction,
stories rarely longer than 750 words and sometimes as
short as 55 words. Read and listen to works that tackle
the human experience in much the same fashion as
novels and short stories — just more quickly. Afterwards,
participate in an informal writing workshop for beginning
and advanced writers alike. Time permitting, participants
share their newly-created work. The presentation concludes
with an overview of the magazines and journals that seek
submissions from writers of all degrees of experience.
Equipment Needs If possible, chair, chalk board and podium.
John Updike’s
Pennsylvania
Frank Fitzpatrick, Malvern
Staff Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer
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As anyone who has read
Updike knows, the 18 years
he spent in Shillington and
Plowville provided a lifetime
of literary inspiration. Like
a pilgrim, Updike returned
to the place he called the
nation’s “doughy middle”
again and again in his work. In novels like The Centaur
and the Rabbit series, in his best short stories and in
biographical essays, Berks County’s geography is a
memorable character. This lecture serves as an intimate
and loving look at the mundane world Updike chronicled,
illustrated by slides of the Pennsylvania places he wrote
of so vividly.
My Own Backyard or Yours!
Poetry to Create a Sense of Place
Sandee Gertz Umbach, Washington
Poet & Instructor. Founder & Executive Director, Washington
Community Arts & Cultural Center
F | H | P
Clothes lines, garden tomatoes and neighbors shooting
the breeze across the fence — these elements can be
found in many Pennsylvania backyards. What makes your
neighborhood special and unique? Be led in creative writing
exercises that get you writing poetry about your own
childhood home. Be inspired by the rich material of porch
culture, meals in the old kitchen and the uneven sidewalks
of your early years. Anyone can write poetry with easy
prompts that help you to express yourself and preserve
important visual memories. Learn how geography affects
upbringing and how your original backyard still may be
influencing your ways of thinking and relating. The presenta-
tion includes a PowerPoint display and documentary video.
Equipment Needs LCD projector. If possible, chalk board or dry erase board
and DVD player.
LITERATURE AND WRITING
The wide-ranging presentations in this category offer a literary journey —
from an examination of the most famous juvenile detective character of
all time, to the influence of Pennsylvania on John Updike’s work. You also
will find opportunities to write poems and stories of your own.
John Updike
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Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences
H Hands-on/Active Participation
L Lectures
P Performances

15. A Banjo Pickin’ Girl
Judy Marti, Biglerville
Folk Musician. Founder, Adams County Arts Council
F | H | L | P
A noted performer for more than 60 years, National
Heritage Fellow Ola Belle Campbell Reed (1916-2002)
also was a strongly self-reliant housewife, mother and
figure of the women’s movement. Reed grew up in the
mountains of North Carolina, where she learned tradi-
tional music and an old banjo style from her elders.
During the Depression her family moved to Pennsylvania,
where she later began her career. A former apprentice of
Reed’s, Judy Marti is one of only a few who can perform
Reed’s traditional banjo style. The presentation features
traditional mountain ballads, well-known Reed composi-
tions and Marti songs inspired by Reed. A jam session or
banjo workshop can precede or follow the event.
Equipment Needs If possible, armless chair and small display table. Microphone
preferred if audience is larger than 30.
The Black Mozart: Joseph Boulogna
Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Charles Pettaway, Dresher
Musician. Visual & Performing Arts Chair, Lincoln University
P
Conductor of one of the premier
orchestras in 18th-century Paris,
yet born of the wrong race, Joseph
Boulogna Chevalier de Saint-Georges
was the archetypal romantic hero:
spectacularly gifted, but destined
to be an outsider. He very well
may have been the “King of Pop”
of his age, but despite his amazing
accomplishments (he influenced the
music of Mozart), Saint-Georges died alone, unmarried
and destitute. Two hundred years after his death, there
has been a rediscovery of his music. In 2002, the Mayor
of Paris renamed a street in his honor. In an age where
racial history is being created and rediscovered, the life
and music of Saint-Georges must be included in the mix.
Equipment Needs CD player, microphone, overhead projector and screen.
Grand piano (preferred over upright) also requested.
Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement
Barry Long, Lewisburg
Music Assistant Professor, Bucknell University
L
Never has art — which can serve as both an interrogator
and chronicler of social conditions — been as urgent and
critically important as during the Civil Rights Movement of
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MUSIC
Through these presentations, you will learn about the musical heritage of the
state, the nation and the world. From the music of colonial Philadelphia, to
the popular songs of WW II, to Dvorak’s New World Symphony, this category
offers many ways to experience and further your understanding of music.
Judy Marti presents an homage to Ola Belle Campbell Reed.
1963 Civil Rights march on Washington, DC.
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16. American Indian Cultures in the
21st Century
John Sanchez, State College
News Media Ethics Associate Professor, Penn State University-
University Park
L
What do most people think of
today when asked to describe
American Indians? In a recent
survey the answer most given to
this question was an image of a
stoic, red-skinned people wearing
beaded buckskins and feathers,
riding painted horses on an
open range and living in tipis.
But are these perceptions of
American Indians accurate ones?
Who are American Indians in the 21st century and
where and how do they live? This interactive discussion
addresses these perceptions and discusses American
Indian culture from the perspective of those who live it.
Equipment Needs LCD projector and screen. If possible, podium and micro-
phone if audience is larger than 20.
Frances Slocum: Child of Two
Americas
William Bachman, Wyoming
Communication Arts & Sciences Instructor, Penn State University-
Wilkes-Barre
F | H | L
This presentation
explores the kidnap-
ping of white adults
and children during
the American
Revolution. Audiences
learn about Frances
Slocum who was
kidnapped in
Pennsylvania in 1778,
at age 5, by raiding
Delawares. She would
not be reunited with
her Slocum siblings
until she was discov-
ered in 1837 in
Indiana living as a
wealthy Indian matriarch. The story of Slocum’s life offers
audiences broad exposure to the period between 1778
and 1847, the music and customs of Native Americans,
and the efforts of the American government to repatriate
the hundreds of adults and children who were taken as
pawns of war. Audiences are inspired to seek out their
own family histories.
Equipment Needs Screen requested. If possible, DVD player, LCD projector and
microphone.
The Indians of Pennsylvania
Marshall Joseph Becker, West Chester
Anthropology Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
F | L
The Lenape of the lower Delaware Valley are Pennsylvania’s
best known Native Americans, but other Native American
groups occupied parts of the Commonwealth as well,
including the Susquehannock, Monongahela and the
Erie (“Cat”). While each group varied in culture, history
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NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY
The roles and histories of the indigenous peoples of Pennsylvania and the US
often are misunderstood or romanticized. The talks in this category offer
clear insights into different aspects of native culture and history.
John Sanchez
Dolores Santha, a member of the Comanche and Seneca Nations,
at a traditional American Indian powwow in State College.
From American Indian Cultures in the 21st Century.
Portrait of Frances Slocum at age 67.
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Lament for the Molly Maguires
Philip Rosen, Philadelphia
Historian
L
The Molly Maguires were a secret organization of Irish
American coal miners hailing mainly from the anthracite
regions of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties. This top-secret
collective served as a way for miners to combat oppressive
industrial and living conditions imposed by mine owners.
Partly through intimidation and violence, the Mollies
reached the height of their power in 1875 when their
union was crystallized. The Mollies met their demise,
however, when a Pinkerton spy infiltrated and toppled
the organization. As audience members learn about this
period of mining history, they are asked to consider
whether the organization consisted of cold-blooded
murderers or working class heroes.
Equipment Needs DVD player, screen, microphone and chair
The Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania
Melinda Higgins Crawford, Hanover
Executive Director, Preservation Pennsylvania
L
Opening in 1913, the Lincoln Highway was America’s
first coast to coast highway, connecting Times Square to
San Francisco. The Lincoln Highway was a marketing
concept cooked up by Carl Fisher of the Prest-O-Lite
Company (makers of automobile headlights) and a number
of automobile manufacturers who wanted to sell more
cars and car parts. Some of the most famous Lincoln
Highway landmarks were located in Pennsylvania includ-
ing the Shoe House in York County. The Lincoln
Highway still is in use today in Pennsylvania and roughly
follows Route 30 from east to west. Melinda Crawford’s
interactive PowerPoint presentation includes old post-
cards and photographs and contemporary photography
showing original alignments of the road, roadside mark-
ers and attractions.
Equipment Needs Screen. If possible, podium.
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY AND CULTURE
Pennsylvania’s history is remarkably diverse and the Commonwealth’s communities
are, very often, closely tied to their history. To plan for the future, we need
to understand the past. The presentations in this category offer different
ways to learn about the state.
A “coffin notice” presented as evidence to the 1875 Pennsylvania
legislature. From Lament for the Molly Maguires.
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The Shoe House in York County, a landmark along the Lincoln Highway.
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Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences
H Hands-on/Active Participation
L Lectures
P Performances

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Cheap 3-Minute Thrills: Darkrides
and Funhouses as Genre
Timothy Hufnagle, Sellersville
Former Popular Culture Instructor, Bowling Green State University
L
Often eclipsed by roller coasters and carousels, the darkride
and funhouse also serve as an example of the amusement
park’s ability to tap into America’s obsession with, and
fear of, the macabre. The presentation takes a historical
look at how these attractions developed from their 19th-
century roots and showcases social attitudes toward leisure
and technology. Included is a multi-media presentation of
original behind-the-scenes photographs of the props and
mechanical gags that enable these attractions to effectively
surprise patrons. Examples of how the darkride and fun-
house have become integrated into other forms of modern
popular culture (e.g., theme parks, Halloween celebrations,
film and Internet) also are provided through interactive
discussion, images and a short motion picture clip.
Equipment Needs Chair, display table, laptop computer (PC with PowerPoint
installed), LCD projector, screen,TV with DVD player hooked up. If possible, CD player.
The End: Authorship,
Nostalgia and the Beatles
Kenneth Womack, Altoona
Author. English Professor, Penn State
University – Altoona
L
Through an audio- and video-oriented discussion, Beatles
scholar Kenneth Womack brings the story of the Beatles
vividly to life. Womack traces the group’s creative arc
from their salad days in Liverpool, to the mean streets of
Hamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of their
career. In an effort to communicate the power of the
Beatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences investigate
the origins of the group’s compositions, as well as the
songwriting and recording practices that brought them to
fruition. Through a carefully choreographed multimedia
presentation, Womack reveals the ways in which the
Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change
the world.
Equipment Needs If possible, chair, LCD projector, screen and TV/VCR.
The Messenger’s Motives: How
Media Work
Michael Dillon, Pittsburgh
Communications Associate Professor, Duquesne University
F | L
By the time a child turns 18, he or she will have spent
thousands more hours interacting with TV, musical
recordings, videogames and movies than in school. Media
messages are the most widely-consumed product in the
American economy. Like Toto in The Wizard of Oz, this
multimedia presentation pulls back the curtain on the
inner workings of the media: Who owns the media and
what are their aims and motives? What psychological
and psychosocial tactics and strategies do the creators of
media use and why do they work? What effect do media
have on our attitudes, opinions and actions? How can
citizens better equip themselves to use media wisely, to
separate the fact from the fancy?
Equipment Needs Chair, DVD player, LCD projector, screen or TV monitor.
Also See:
I Andy Warhol: Experimental Filmmaker, page 15
I The City Lights of Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen, page 15
POPULAR CULTURE
From music, to videogames, to theme parks, people absorb cultural products
to such an extreme that they become part of their everyday existences.
These discussions address what we do for amusement, information
and consumption, why we do it, and what it says about us.
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Props such as this vintage
Bill Tracy-produced
“Mad Scientist,” created
an effective scare or
surprise before being
replaced with more
modern-day technologies.
Author Kenneth Womack chroni-
cles the band’s incredible and
enduring cultural achievement.
Key to Presentations
F Family/Younger Audiences
H Hands-on/Active Participation
L Lectures
P Performances

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America the Philosophical
Carlin Romano, Philadelphia
Literary Critic, The Philadelphia Inquirer
L
This lecture, based on Carlin Romano’s book of the same
name, argues that contemporary America is to philosophy
as Norway is to skiing: a perfectly designed environment
for the activity. While telling a story that includes many
figures (including Franklin, Emerson, Richard Rorty and
Martha Nussbaum), Romano reaches beyond standard tales
of American philosophy by also assessing such usually-
excluded thinkers as feminists, preachers, journalists, social
scientists, broadcasters and pop psychologists. Audiences
examine them in the course of identifying a form of
philosophy that’s distinctly American and true to
America’s diverse texture.
Bush, Obama, Energy and You
Robert McMonagle, Aston
Political Science Assistant Professor, Neumann College
L
Most Americans have felt the impact of energy price spikes
and have heard about the threat of global warming. This
interactive presentation explores energy and environmental
policies of the Bush and Obama administrations, including
proposals for offshore drilling and alternative energy
projects such as wind farms. In a balanced presentation,
Rob McMonagle integrates his teaching and political
experiences to help citizens better understand the political
and social forces driving those decisions. Further, audiences
are empowered to continue educating themselves and
to contact lawmakers, exercising their voices and hopefully
bolstering American democracy.
Equipment Needs Podium (with microphone, if space is large), laptop computer
with Internet access & USB/flash drive port, screen, chair and table.
Chimeras & Frankenpets: Ethics
Issues in Animal Biotechnology
Autumn Fiester, Philadelphia
Graduate Studies Director, Medical Ethics Department, University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine
F | L
What in 1996 was considered a remarkable feat — the
cloning of Dolly the Sheep in Scotland — is today almost
commonplace. To date, scientists successfully have cloned
many other species including cats, horses, deer, chickens,
cows, rats and, most recently, dogs. But, despite all of
this research (and polling data showing that 64% of
Americans believe that animal cloning is morally wrong),
there has been little public discussion of the ethics of
this science. To advance the discussion, we examine the
ethical issues raised by this novel research, so that an
informed public can help shape the direction this science
takes as it advances.
Equipment Needs Laptop computer, LCD projector, microphone, podium and screen.
VALUES AND PUBLIC LIFE
Ideas are at the core of the humanities. Addressing these ideas from a
philosophical perspective allows us to make logical judgments and decisions
about the world and how we should navigate it. This category includes a
wide range of topics, some controversial, that are vital to understanding
who we are and where we are going.
President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama.
From Bush, Obama, Energy and You.
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Dolly the Sheep’s
remains are
exhibited at the
Royal Museum
of Scotland.

20. Alive to the Call: Women and
History in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Josephine Dunn, Waverly
Art History Associate Professor, University of Scranton
L
The history of northeastern Pennsylvania often is presented
primarily as the saga of anthracite coal and railroads.
But, it also is the story of enterprising women who built
communities through civic and philanthropic engagements
— unconventional women who lived extra-ordinary lives.
Alive to the Call is the story of some of the region’s more
redoubtable women: from Belinda Mulrooney (Queen of
the Klondike), to Lucy Ann Lobdell (Female Hunter of
the Delaware Valley), to the indefatigable Sarah Walker
(of the US Sanitary Commission), to the dashing and
unconventional Cornelia Pinchot. This 50-minute lecture
is illustrated with slides.
Equipment Needs No equipment needed. Speaker will bring her own projector.
Housekeeping Out of Doors:
Pennsylvania Women and Conservation
Susan Rimby, Harrisburg
History & Philosophy Department Chair, Shippensburg University
L
During America’s Progressive Era (1890-1917), Pennsylvania
women were instrumental in cleaning up cities and
conserving natural resources. Believing that conservation
was essentially “housekeeping out of doors,” Pennsylvania
women’s clubs planted trees, bought community street-
cleaning equipment and waste receptacles, organized
anti-billboard and public spitting campaigns and sponsored
municipal clean-up drives. Club women also developed
urban parks and lobbied for natural resource conservation.
Through their work in municipal cleanup, land preservation
and forestry, Pennsylvania women provided a conservation
model for the nation. Learning about these women and
their movement can help guide us as our society deals
with current environmental challenges.
Equipment Needs LCD projector (preferred over carousel slide projector).
If possible laptop computer.
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Portrait of Jennie Augusta Brownscombe.
City schoolchildren enjoy a 1909 Harrisburg summer playground program
organized by the Civic Club of Harrisburg.
WOMEN THROUGH HISTORY
Women have made and continue to make unique contributions to history and
culture, despite gender-related obstacles imposed by society. Their stories reveal
crucial perspectives on Pennsylvanian, American and world history. In this category,
and others, you will find their often underappreciated accounts and histories.
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21. African Arts of the Yoruba Diaspora
Temujin Ekunfeo, Pittsburgh
Teaching Artist
F | H | P
Through songs, stories, drumming and bead work, audiences
experience a presentation that is both performance and
discussion while learning about the Yoruba Diaspora of
Cuba and the US. The Yoruba, a large ethnic group from
southwest Nigeria, were taken as slaves to Cuba. Because
of their large numbers, the Yoruba were able to recreate
their religion, values and language in the enslaved com-
munities of the New World. A priest in the Yoruba tradition,
Temujin Ekunfeo researches African folklore from the
Americas and Africa and shares this knowledge by means
of family-oriented, audience-participatory storytelling
presentations. All of this is done in the ancient tradition
of hailing crowds with his talking drum.
Equipment Needs If possible, microphone.
Is the West Destined for a Clash of
Civilizations with Islam?
Douglas Penhallegon, Pittsburgh
History & Humanities Lecturer, Duquesne University & Point Park
University
L
Ever since September 11 (and even going back to the
end of the Cold War), some scholars have employed a
“clash of civilizations” paradigm to describe the often
tense political and cultural relations between the Western
and Islamic worlds. At the same time, other thinkers
have rejected this characterization as an inaccurate and
dangerously self-fulfilling prophecy, and have put forward
a model of global cooperation and mutual interest. What
are the major arguments on both sides of the debate?
How do they each use historical events, religious beliefs,
political conflict and cultural attitudes to project the
“true” nature of Islamic-Western relations. Using a lecture
format, Douglas Penhallegon leads audiences through
these issues in an even-handed and systematic fashion.
Equipment Needs Podium. If possible, microphone.
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WORLD CULTURES
Due to globalization and immigration, physical distance is no longer a barrier
between different societies throughout the world. It is important that we
understand the different individuals we now are more likely to encounter.
From discussions of Mexican identity, to demonstrations of African folklore,
these talks shed light on the cultures that make up the human community.
Twin towers of the World Trade Center burning.
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A priest in the Yoruba tradition, Temujin Ekunfeo makes
beaded ritual art pieces.

22. COMMONWEALTH SPEAKERS
2010-11 APPLICATION
Please type or print all responses. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A downloadable version of the
application is available at www.pahumanities.org. Mail your application to: PHC, 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 715,
Philadelphia, PA 19106. Or fax it to (215) 925-3054.
1. Host Organization
Mailing Address
City State Zip
PA County Phone ( ) Fax ( )
E-mail Website
District #s: U.S. Congress PA Senate PA House
2. Contact Person
Home Address (if preferred over above)
City State Zip
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I Please fill in check box to receive information via e-mail on PHC programs and activities.
3. Presentation requested. (List two Speakers in case your preferred Speaker is not available. Applications that do not list a
preferred AND alternate speaker will not be processed.)
Preferred Speaker
Preferred Topic
Alternate Speaker
Alternate Topic
4. Date and time of program requested. (Note: applications must be received at least 12 weeks prior to the date listed.)
Preferred Date Preferred Time
Alternate Date Alternate Time
5. Location of program (Give the site name and street address, if different from the address in #1.)
Site Name
Site Address
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6. Annual Budget of your Organization # of Paid Staff
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7. Why do you want to host a Commonwealth Speaker?
8. Describe your outreach, publicity and promotional plans for attracting an audience. List any press contacts you
have in your community.
9. Estimated Attendance (acceptable minimum 25) ____________
10. Applicant Contribution: To demonstrate the interest and support of your organization in hosting a Commonwealth
Speaker, all applicants must contribute time and/or services valued at $400 or more.
To come up with a figure:
A. Estimate the time your staff will spend planning, hosting and evaluating the event ____________ hours
B. Provide an hourly rate for your time (if you are a volunteer, you must provide an hourly rate that you think someone
might be paid for this activity) $____________
C. Consider the value of services and materials that your organization will supply to promote and present the event,
e.g., fee for venue, supplies, phone, postage, etc. (if your organization is providing the venue, include how much you
might charge for rental of that venue to another organization) $____________
D. Multiply the time spent (A) by the hourly rate (B), add any other services provided in (C) to come up with
a total $____________
11. How did you hear about the Commonwealth Speakers program?
12. You must complete the following section in order to have your application considered.
Note: Applications from organizations with outstanding evaluations or publicity documents will not be processed.
[Organization’s name here _________________________________________ ] hereby agrees to fulfill the program
responsibilities as described in the 2010-11 Commonwealth Speakers catalog if this application is accepted, including:
I Using PHC’s event and publicity guides and crediting PHC and other funders as detailed
I Providing the Speaker with his or her requested equipment and setup instructions
I Evaluating the program as required by PHC as detailed in PHC materials
In addition, the organization listed above warrants and represents that it has sufficient liability for the activities
contemplated and shall be responsible for and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHC, including its directors,
officers, employees, agents and assigns, from damages to property or injuries to any person(s) and other losses,
damages, expenses, claims, demands, suits and actions by any party against PHC in connection with the program.
If the organization is a college or university, we agree to pay PHC a fee in the amount of $400 if awarded a presentation.
We recognize this fee will be waived if we have submitted an appropriate letter from a nonprofit community organization
that will co-sponsor the presentation, should the application be accepted.
Authorizing Signature Date / /

24. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a
nonprofit organization, inspires individuals
to enjoy and share a life of learning enriched
by human experience across time and
around the world. Through programs and
partnerships, PHC fosters the sharing of
stories and ideas — to increase understanding
and a large vision of human life, community
and possibility.
In addition to the Commonwealth Speakers
program, PHC offers grants which support
humanities programs centered in the arts,
history, literature and other humanities fields.
PHC‘s packaged book discussion program,
Read About It! also serves as a resource for
residents of Pennsylvania.
Note: Several presenters from the
Commonwealth Speakers program will
be featured on Humanities on the Road,
a new television collaboration with
Pennsylvania Cable Network. See
www.pahumanities.org/projects/road.php
for details.
Support for the Commonwealth
Speakers Program Is Provided by:
The National Endowment for the Humanities
and its We the People initiative
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission
NiSource Charitable Foundation and
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
Additional Photos
Front Cover Top (left to right):
Performer Paula Purnell in Celebrate Pennsylvania!
A History in Song and Story. Photo courtesy Bernadette
E. Kazmarski.
Susan Leviton explores a rich folk art form in The Art
of Jewish Papercutting. Photo courtesy Amy Skillman.
Seen with her drum, Marta Sam is a member of Kuch
Dancers. From African Song and Dance: Celebrating
Everyone Everyday. Photo courtesy Kelly Armor.
Front Cover Bottom (left to right)
Dolores Santha at a traditional American Indian powwow.
From American Indian Cultures in the 21st Century.
Photo courtesy John Sanchez.
Florence Thompson with her children. As part of the
Migrant Mother series by photographer Dorothea
Lange. Taken in 1936. From Photographers of the
WPA. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.
Fightin‘ Phils by Rich Westcott. From The Phillies and
Their Place in Philadelphia Baseball History.
Right: (Somerset) Farm Scene, Alexander J. Kostellow,
1941, oil and tempera on canvas. From Pennsylvania's
Post Office Art of the New Deal.
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