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Pennsylvania Humanities Council

COMMONWEALTHSPEAKERS

2010-11

CONTENTSWELCOME 2

KEY TO PRESENTATIONS 2

PROGRAM GUIDELINES 3

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES 4

THE APPLICATION PROCESS 5

TOPICSTHE 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 thePennsylvania Humanities Council provides quality

humanities-based programs to nonprofit organizationsthroughout the state. The humanities, fundamentally,are about sharing powerful stories and exploring bigideas — and Commonwealth Speakers is one way PHCreaches out to all Pennsylvanians to share our excitementabout 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 presentationson a wide range of popular topics. They give free presenta-tions to everyone from senior center members, to small-townlibrary patrons, to major museum attendees.

PHC has the following goals forparticipants of the CommonwealthSpeakers program: Sites � Provide special educational events at no cost� Gain experience in running quality public programs� Become a center of civic participation and learning in

the community that improves the local quality of life

Audience Participants� Enjoy learning about the humanities, discovering new

subjects and connecting with other community members � Interact with experts and scholars and expand their

knowledge

Speakers� Share their knowledge of the humanities and contribute

to civic life� Learn from others with a passion for topics in the humanities

Whether you are new to PHC and its programs or havehosted a Commonwealth Speakers presentation before,please be sure to read our materials thoroughly. A numberof our policies and processes have changed. A carefulreview before applying will increase the likelihood thatyou will be able to host a Speaker.

Key to PresentationsF Family/Younger Audiences Presentations

PHC is committed to providing innovative formats thatappeal to both children and adults. A number ofour presentations provide experiences that offerentertainment and insight that can be enjoyed by all— from children and their caregivers, to teenagers, tograndparents. Look for F, which indicates presentationsspecifically 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 audienceparticipation. One of the best ways to learn is to takepart, and we are proud that a number of presentationsoffer audiences opportunities to engage the humanitiesin a new way. Through enhanced participation,audiences will be able to broaden their understandingof history, artistic and critical expression. Look for H,which indicates presentations that offer opportunitiesfor 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?� Eligible organizations may apply for one free presentation

per calendar year. � Additional presentations are available to organizations

for a fee of $400.� Colleges and universities pay $400 for all presentations

unless they abide by special restrictions. See below.

Who Is Eligible?Eligible organizations include:� Nonprofit organizations� Educational institutions� Local, state and national governmental agencies in

Pennsylvania

Please note:

� Proof of nonprofit status must be produced, if requestedby PHC

� Organizations that have participated in the past must bein good standing with PHC (i.e., must have compliedwith all guidelines for past PHC programs)

The following are not eligible:� Individuals� For-profit businesses

What Are the Event Guidelines?Commonwealth Speaker programs are designed to bespecial educational events open to the generalpublic. Therefore, presentations cannot be awarded to the following types of events:

� Award ceremonies� Breakfasts, luncheons or dinners of any kind� Business meetings� Church services� Classroom instruction� Club meetings� Events organized primarily for the benefit of members

(not the general public)� Festivals, celebrations or lecture series featuring a

number of events and presenters� Fund-raising events� Presentations outside of Pennsylvania

� Regularly scheduled lecture series� Any event for which you charge a fee, require a donation

or demand any other monetary contribution from youraudience. If you normally charge an admission or lecturefee, you must waive this fee unless authorized tocharge by PHC.

Are There Special Restrictions ForColleges & Universities?Colleges and Universities:� May not apply for a Speaker unless the program is

planned for an off-campus event or is part of a communityprogram taking place on campus intended to attract anaudience from both inside and outside the institution

� Must make a payment of $400 for the event, unless anonprofit community organization is co-hosting theevent. If the presentation is co-hosted, a letter must besubmitted from the co-host with the application statingthat they have partnered to offer this event and detailinghow the organization and the college or universitytogether will promote the program as a community event

� Cannot request a Speaker who is employed by theirinstitution, including branch campuses

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

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Photographs and Black Pittsburgh: 1940-1980.

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What Are My Responsibilities?Your event must meet all of the following criteria:� It must be free and open to the public� The location must be a public building, not a business

establishment or residence� It must allow a minimum of 90 minutes for the

presentation and discussion� It must not attempt to persuade the audience to a

particular political, philosophical, religious or ideologicalpoint of view

If your application is accepted, you agree to:� Contact the Speaker to provide clear directions to the

event location and to discuss necessary event detailssuch as room set up, equipment needs, etc.

� Arrange transportation to and from the program forany Speaker arriving at an airport, bus or train stationlocated within 20 miles of your site

� Pay for hotel expenses if a Speaker requires overnightaccommodations

� Provide any equipment required by the Speaker andto have that equipment set up and tested before theSpeaker arrives

� Notify PHC immediately of any changes to ascheduled program, such as date/time change orcancellation

Am I Required to Recruit an Audience?Additionally, you agree to promote and evaluate theprogram as follows:� Recruit as large an audience as possible for the presen-

tation. We expect your audience to consist of at least25 people. (For context, the average attendance atCommonwealth Speakers events is 45)

� Undertake significant publicity efforts to promote theevent. PHC provides a comprehensive publicity guideto help you attract an audience

� Administer and evaluate the program using PHCevent and evaluation materials

� Return publicity material (such as flyers, newspapercoverage of the event, press releases, etc.) to PHCwithin two weeks of your presentation date

What Does PHC Provide?In exchange for your efforts, PHC provides the following:� A Commonwealth Speaker presentation� A site coordinator event guide, a comprehensive audi-

ence recruitment & publicity guide, and evaluationmaterials to help present and promote the program

� Speaker expenses, including honorarium, travel expensesand meals (excluding overnight accommodations, see above)

Note: If you are awarded a presentation and fail tocomply with these requirements, future applicationsto PHC programs will not be considered.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES

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How Do I Apply?Although the program is designed to be accessible, theapplication process is competitive. Not all applicantswill receive a presentation. Applicants must demonstratethat they are planning a special educational event andpromoting the program to generate a public audience of25 people or more. All applications are subject toapproval by PHC and to the availability of funds.

1.Review these materials carefully to ensure that yourorganization and planned event are eligible.

2.Make sure your proposed program date is atleast 12 weeks away. Applications for programsplanned for less than 12 weeks away will not beconsidered.

3.Complete the application, including the name of theperson who will handle event details and attend theevent, the name of the venue if different from yourorganization, the cost share your organization will pro-vide and your signature.

4.Submit the application. An application form is foundon pages 35 and 36 or can be downloaded fromwww.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 isnot available). The e-mail will ask that you confirmthe date. Included will be a bio of the Speaker (withcontact information). A publicity guide and evaluationinstructions can be downloaded from PHC’s website orcan be forwarded by mail or e-mailed upon request.

3. If your preferred Speaker is unavailable, we will contactyou to see if you would like to change your dates orrequest your alternate Speaker.

4. If both your Speakers are unavailable, or if you havenot listed an alternate Speaker, your application will bedeclined. In this instance, you will be encouraged toreapply for different Speakers and/or dates.

Usually applicants hear from PHC within 4 weeks ofapplication 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 PROCESSPH

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Through the iconography of the veil, text and the gun, Shirin Neshat herselfbecomes the emblem of Muslim women's submission and resistance

(Rebellious Silence, 1994, RC Print & Ink.) From In Their Midst.

Berni Searle is the "colored" woman of South Africa engaged in abalancing act exemplified by her walking on glass coated with olive oil

(A Matter of Time, 2003, Video Still.) From In Their Midst.

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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, PhiladelphiaProfessional Storyteller

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Through an uplifting, hand-clapping and foot-stompingparticipatory presentation, Linda Goss, accompanied bypercussionist Ed Stokes, shares oral histories, family nar-ratives, folktales, legends and play-party songs from theAfrican American tradition. Goss demonstrates howchants and rhythms (many gathered from her ruralTennessee childhood) are used to enhance a story, whileStokes plays home-made stringed instruments. A varietyof easy-to-play musical instruments are available foraudience members to use. Participants also are encouragedto 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 foraudience participation.

Great Escapes!Denise Valentine, PhiladelphiaProfessional Storyteller

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This interactive presentation brings to life compellingstories of enslaved Africans who escaped to, and awayfrom, Philadelphia and those who aided them in theirsearch for freedom. Philadelphia was an important stationin the Underground Railroad and a safe haven for manyfugitives, including Henry “Box” Brown. Conversely, manyenslaved Africans escaped from Philadelphia, such asOney Judge, a slave held by George Washington. DeniseValentine uses the power of storytelling to interpretthese historical subjects and highlight Philadelphia’s AfricanAmerican and Underground Railroad heritage sites.Discussion also examines the role of storytelling in thecontinuity of community traditions. Great Escapes maybe presented as a storytelling performance with a livemusician or as a lecture/demonstration with a slide show.Equipment Needs Chair and display table. Microphone needed for audiences over25 and outdoor venues. If possible, CD player, laptop computer (with PowerPointinstalled), LCD projector and screen.

My Name is Oney JudgeDiane Turner, Woodbury, NJCharles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection Curator, Temple University

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While doing research on a project related to PresidentGeorge Washington’s house in historic Philadelphia, his-torian Diane Turner stumbled across the story of OneyJudge, a mixed-race slave owned by the Washingtons.Born in Mount Vernon and subsequently taken to NewYork City, a 23 year old Oney Judge escaped from hercaptors after being moved to the President’s house inPhiladelphia. Turner’s talk includes her personal research,information she learned about slavery at the President’shouse and her motivation for telling the story of Judge— the story of a courageous and determined womanwho desired to be free. Her presentation concludeswith the product of her research, a children’s book titledMy Name is Oney Judge.Equipment Needs Display table, laptop computer, LCD projector, microphone,podium and screen.

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCEAn 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-centuryVirginia slave who escaped to freedom bymailing himself in a dry goods container

to Philadelphia abolitionists.

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Founding Friendship: TheWashington-Madison CollaborationStuart Leibiger, North WalesHistory Department Chair, LaSalle University

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The partnership between George Washington and JamesMadison, hitherto neglected by historians, was perhapsthe most important collaboration among the founders.The relationship flourished because both men sharedsimilar goals for the new nation and because each pos-sessed something the other needed. Washington reliedon Madison’s advice, skill as a ghostwriter and legislativeprowess. Madison, in turn, found Washington’s prestigeindispensable in promoting political reform. Focusing ontheir collaboration provides a new lens through which tobring them into sharper focus. This 50-minute lecture,which includes projected color illustrations, is based onStuart Leibiger’s book.Equipment Needs Laptop computer, LCD projector, screen and podium withgood lighting.

Peaceable Kingdom? Pennsylvania’sRevolution & the People Who Made ItGeorge Boudreau, PhiladelphiaHistory & Humanities Associate Professor, Penn State University-Harrisburg

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Every Pennsylvanian recognizes the famous image ofWilliam Penn and the Treaty with the Indians. Penn, thelawmaker and founder, extends his hands to the NativeAmericans who surround him at Shackamaxon. He iscreating a colony that eventually will become a com-monwealth, based on innate ideas about human worth.Penn’s image as benefactor, pacifist and founder arecentral myths in Pennsylvania’s civic culture and havesubsequently been celebrated on everything from statuaryto cereal boxes. This lecture (with numerous contempo-rary works of art as illustration) explores this famousimage of Penn and others like it, but it places them inthe context of political image making and the fight forwhose story would dominate revolutionary Pennsylvanians.

AMERICAN FOUNDERS AND PIONEERSThe 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.

Head and shoulders portrait of George Washington.

Portrait of James Madison by James Sharples.

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The 1863 Gettysburg CiviliansPatricia Anschuetz, New OxfordProfessional Storyteller

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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 motherslike Catherine Garlach, who sat in her basement armedwith an ax. They were teenagers like Daniel Skelly, whoclimbed a tree to watch the battle and later saw RobertE. Lee ride down Middle Street on his way to a councilof war. These people assisted Union soldiers, fed hungryrebels and protected their African American neighborsfrom capture. Dressed in Civil War-era garb, storytellerPatricia Anschuetz theatrically communicates the experi-ences of the 1863 Gettysburg civilians.Equipment Needs no equipment needed.

Deserter Country: Civil WarOpposition in PennsylvaniaRobert Sandow, BellefonteHistory Associate Professor, Lock Haven University

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This lecture exploresthe widespread andsometimes violentopposition to theCivil War by peoplein the Appalachianlumber country ofnorthern Penn-sylvania. Many areunaware that thissparsely-settledregion was hometo divided commu-nities that provideda safe haven foropponents of the

war and deserters from the army, prompting federalofficials to lead a military expedition in 1864. We examinethe social, political and economic factors that explain the

antiwar opposition, much of which stemmed from thedifficulties of Appalachian life. Timely themes are high-lighted including the meanings and traditions of dissentin wartime, the debate over loyalty to the nation, theimpact of partisan politics and the difficulties faced bythe state in enforcing unpopular laws.Equipment Needs If possible, LCD projector and screen.

John Brown and the Harpers Ferry RaidJohn Quist, MechanicsburgHistory/Philosophy Professor, Shippensburg University

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In October 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown led 21men on a raid of the US armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.With this small biracial army Brown hoped to launch aninsurrection that would end slavery. Within 36 hoursfederal troops subdued Brown. Brown’s story raiseschallenging questions regarding slavery, violence andobedience to the law — questions that audiences areeager to discuss. Brown lived part of his life in north-western Pennsylvania. He used Chambersburg as a pre-raidstaging area. He attacked a government headed by theonly president from Pennsylvania. All of this points tothe Commonwealth’s noteworthy role in John Brown’slife and the Harpers Ferry incident. Equipment Needs LCD projector (if projector is not MAC compatible, laptop alsorequired). Microphone requested if space is large. If possible, podium and screen.

THE CIVIL WAR ERAAs 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.

An interior of the Engine House just before the gate is broken by thestorming party. From John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid.

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African Song and Dance: CelebratingEveryone EverydayKelly Armor, ErieEducation & Folk Art Director, Erie Art Museum

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Music in East Africa is a community affair. Kelly Armorlived in East Africa for several years, where she researchedtraditional African music. She now is assisting Africanrefugees to keep their traditions alive in their new homeof Pennsylvania. This presentation features a performanceby one of Erie’s African dance troupes (Mandaleo orKuch Dancers). It also includes a short talk by Armor onhow the music is structured and how it reflects Africanculture. Armor also facilitates a discussion on African lifewith troupe members, encouraging questions from theaudience. Audience members also can participate in simplesongs and dances.

Ballet: From Studio to StageAnna Drozdowski, PhiladelphiaEthnochoreologist & former Managing Director, Headlong Dance Theater

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In Ballet: From Studio to Stage, Anna Drozdowski presentsa short history of the ballet genre and the specific wayit is practiced in the US, using The Nutcracker as alaunching point. The presentation explores a dancer’s

DANCE AND THEATREThrough 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.

Mandaleo, a traditional dance troupe from Burundi featuring girls aged 6-16. From African Song and Dance: Celebrating Everyone Everyday.

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

Andy Warhol: Experimental FilmmakerDebra Miller, PhiladelphiaArt History Adjunct Professor, Rowan University

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Few people have had the opportunity to see the 1960sexperimental films made by Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol.Nevertheless, Warhol’s films have achieved near mythicproportions in our culture and have had a dramaticinfluence on contemporary movies and television, affectingthe 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 whohas authored several books on the artist and his work)shows stills and frames from the little-seen films, discussesthem within the context of the 1960s and examines theirafterlife nearly a half-century after their making.Equipment Needs Podium (preferably with light) and screen. If possible, laptopcomputer with PowerPoint installed and projector.

Blacks and Jews on Stage and ScreenWarren Hoffman, PhiladelphiaAdjunct Assistant Professor, Temple University

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With their shared heritages of slavery, discrimination andDiaspora, blacks and Jews have trod similar, yet distinctivepaths. 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 TheJazz Singer (1927), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Fires in theMirror (1993) and Caroline, or Change (2004) and listen tomusic from Tin Pan Alley musicians like George Gershwin.We’ll look at these works to determine the contributionsthat African Americans and Jewish Americans have madeto American popular culture at large, as well as to determinewhat this says about how blacks and Jews talk to andabout each other. Equipment Needs Either a DVD player and TV or LCD projector, screen, DVDplayer and speaker system.

The City Lights of Charlie Chaplinand Woody AllenGerard Molyneaux, PhiladelphiaCommunication Professor, LaSalle University

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Filmmaker Woody Allen has acknowledged his debt tohis comic predecessor Charlie Chaplin on many occasions.Allen’s fondness for Chaplin’s work manifests itself in themovie Manhattan. Like Chaplin’s first sound film City Lights,

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FILM AND VISUAL ARTSOne 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 ScreenTests. Screen Test: Lou Reed, 1964. From Andy Warhol: Experimental

Filmmaker. Film still courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum.

Joilet F. Harris and Griffin Back in Arden Theatre’s production of Caroline, or Change. From Blacks and Jews on Stage and Screen.

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The Art of Jewish PapercuttingSusan Leviton, HarrisburgScribal & Papercut Artist

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Cut paper holds a place in every culture as a rich andexpressive form of folk art. Its unique position in theJewish world is secured by its traditional text-baseddesigns 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 anddemonstration always inspires a lively exchange as peoplebegin to recognize familiar patterns and surprisingamalgams of style and imagery. Artifacts and booksrelated to Jewish papercutting are presented as well.Attendees are welcome to bring their own papercuts forcomparison and may participate in making a papercut.Blades and paper are provided. Equipment Needs Display table, laptop computer, LCD projector, microphoneand screen.

Celebrate Pennsylvania! A History in Story and SongPaula Purnell, GreensburgProfessional Studies in Education Assistant Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Award-winning performer Paula Purnell presents songswritten by and about the people of Pennsylvania, in thisfamily-friendly and interactive presentation featuringauthentic instruments, costumes and props. From the

indigenous people ofthe Eastern Woodlands,to early English settlers,on to the workers ofthe Industrial Age,Purnell invites audiencesto explore how andwhy Pennsylvanianshave been makingmusic for thousands ofyears. Volunteers doncostumes to becomeGeorge Washington,Queen Aliquippa andother important peoplefrom Pennsylvania’s

past. Artifacts provide opportunities to explore and discussthe daily life, toils and triumphs of bygone eras. Specialattention may be given to the host organization’s localhistory and culture.Equipment Needs Access to an electrical outlet and a performance space largeenough to accommodate several participants.

Hex Signs and Himmelsbriefs:Pennsylvania Germans and theParanormalCandace Kintzer Perry, PennsburgCurator, Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center

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FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTSThe 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 Purnellpresents music about the people of

Pennsylvania.

Himmelszeichen (heaven signs), ink drawing ca. 1800-1810.

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Carpe Diem! Learn a Little LatinRonnie Ancona, NarberthClassics Professor, Hunter College

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What does “carpe diem” mean? Where did the popularphrase originate from? Through this presentation audiencesdiscover the Latin poet Horace, the tumultuous worldof the Roman Republic and Latin lyric poetry. Some keyLatin words and their English derivatives also are discussed.We also explore the meaning of “carpe diem” in the1989 film Dead Poets Society and why a prominentPennsylvania-trained NBA player might choose this well-known Latin expression for his own motto. This presentation(which includes a lecture, PowerPoint presentation andopportunities for questions/discussion) is for secondaryschool 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 ItKevin Grauke, PhiladelphiaEnglish Assistant Professor, LaSalle University

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Even if you love fiction, time can be hard to find. Joinwriter Kevin Grauke in an exploration of flash fiction,stories rarely longer than 750 words and sometimes asshort as 55 words. Read and listen to works that tacklethe human experience in much the same fashion asnovels and short stories — just more quickly. Afterwards,participate in an informal writing workshop for beginningand advanced writers alike. Time permitting, participantsshare their newly-created work. The presentation concludeswith an overview of the magazines and journals that seeksubmissions from writers of all degrees of experience. Equipment Needs If possible, chair, chalk board and podium.

John Updike’sPennsylvaniaFrank Fitzpatrick, MalvernStaff Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer

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As anyone who has readUpdike knows, the 18 yearshe spent in Shillington andPlowville provided a lifetimeof literary inspiration. Likea pilgrim, Updike returnedto the place he called thenation’s “doughy middle”

again and again in his work. In novels like The Centaurand the Rabbit series, in his best short stories and inbiographical essays, Berks County’s geography is amemorable character. This lecture serves as an intimateand loving look at the mundane world Updike chronicled,illustrated by slides of the Pennsylvania places he wroteof so vividly.

My Own Backyard or Yours! Poetry to Create a Sense of PlaceSandee Gertz Umbach, WashingtonPoet & Instructor. Founder & Executive Director, WashingtonCommunity Arts & Cultural Center

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Clothes lines, garden tomatoes and neighbors shootingthe breeze across the fence — these elements can befound in many Pennsylvania backyards. What makes yourneighborhood special and unique? Be led in creative writingexercises that get you writing poetry about your ownchildhood home. Be inspired by the rich material of porchculture, meals in the old kitchen and the uneven sidewalksof your early years. Anyone can write poetry with easyprompts that help you to express yourself and preserveimportant visual memories. Learn how geography affectsupbringing and how your original backyard still may beinfluencing 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 boardand 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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H Hands-on/Active Participation

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A Banjo Pickin’ GirlJudy Marti, BiglervilleFolk Musician. Founder, Adams County Arts Council

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A noted performer for more than 60 years, NationalHeritage Fellow Ola Belle Campbell Reed (1916-2002)also was a strongly self-reliant housewife, mother andfigure of the women’s movement. Reed grew up in themountains 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 ofReed’s, Judy Marti is one of only a few who can performReed’s traditional banjo style. The presentation featurestraditional mountain ballads, well-known Reed composi-tions and Marti songs inspired by Reed. A jam session orbanjo workshop can precede or follow the event. Equipment Needs If possible, armless chair and small display table. Microphonepreferred if audience is larger than 30.

The Black Mozart: Joseph BoulognaChevalier de Saint-GeorgesCharles Pettaway, DresherMusician. Visual & Performing Arts Chair, Lincoln University

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Conductor of one of the premierorchestras in 18th-century Paris,yet born of the wrong race, JosephBoulogna Chevalier de Saint-Georgeswas the archetypal romantic hero:spectacularly gifted, but destinedto be an outsider. He very wellmay have been the “King of Pop”of his age, but despite his amazingaccomplishments (he influenced the

music of Mozart), Saint-Georges died alone, unmarriedand destitute. Two hundred years after his death, therehas been a rediscovery of his music. In 2002, the Mayorof Paris renamed a street in his honor. In an age whereracial history is being created and rediscovered, the lifeand 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 MovementBarry Long, LewisburgMusic Assistant Professor, Bucknell University

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MUSICThrough 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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American Indian Cultures in the21st CenturyJohn Sanchez, State CollegeNews Media Ethics Associate Professor, Penn State University-University Park

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What do most people think oftoday when asked to describeAmerican Indians? In a recentsurvey the answer most given tothis question was an image of astoic, red-skinned people wearingbeaded buckskins and feathers,riding painted horses on anopen range and living in tipis.But are these perceptions ofAmerican Indians accurate ones?

Who are American Indians in the 21st century andwhere and how do they live? This interactive discussionaddresses these perceptions and discusses AmericanIndian 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 TwoAmericasWilliam Bachman, WyomingCommunication Arts & Sciences Instructor, Penn State University-Wilkes-Barre

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This presentationexplores the kidnap-ping of white adultsand children duringthe AmericanRevolution. Audienceslearn about FrancesSlocum who waskidnapped inPennsylvania in 1778,at age 5, by raidingDelawares. She wouldnot be reunited withher Slocum siblingsuntil she was discov-ered in 1837 inIndiana living as a

wealthy Indian matriarch. The story of Slocum’s life offersaudiences broad exposure to the period between 1778and 1847, the music and customs of Native Americans,and the efforts of the American government to repatriatethe hundreds of adults and children who were taken aspawns of war. Audiences are inspired to seek out theirown family histories.Equipment Needs Screen requested. If possible, DVD player, LCD projector andmicrophone.

The Indians of PennsylvaniaMarshall Joseph Becker, West ChesterAnthropology Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania

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NATIVE AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORYThe 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 MaguiresPhilip Rosen, PhiladelphiaHistorian

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The Lincoln Highway in PennsylvaniaMelinda Higgins Crawford, HanoverExecutive Director, Preservation Pennsylvania

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Opening in 1913, the Lincoln Highway was America’sfirst coast to coast highway, connecting Times Square toSan Francisco. The Lincoln Highway was a marketingconcept cooked up by Carl Fisher of the Prest-O-Lite

Company (makers of automobile headlights) and a numberof automobile manufacturers who wanted to sell morecars and car parts. Some of the most famous LincolnHighway landmarks were located in Pennsylvania includ-ing the Shoe House in York County. The LincolnHighway still is in use today in Pennsylvania and roughlyfollows Route 30 from east to west. Melinda Crawford’sinteractive PowerPoint presentation includes old post-cards and photographs and contemporary photographyshowing original alignments of the road, roadside mark-ers and attractions. Equipment Needs Screen. If possible, podium.

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY AND CULTUREPennsylvania’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 Pennsylvanialegislature. 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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Cheap 3-Minute Thrills: Darkridesand Funhouses as GenreTimothy Hufnagle, SellersvilleFormer Popular Culture Instructor, Bowling Green State University

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Often eclipsed by roller coasters and carousels, the darkrideand funhouse also serve as an example of the amusementpark’s ability to tap into America’s obsession with, andfear of, the macabre. The presentation takes a historicallook at how these attractions developed from their 19th-century roots and showcases social attitudes toward leisureand technology. Included is a multi-media presentation oforiginal behind-the-scenes photographs of the props andmechanical gags that enable these attractions to effectivelysurprise patrons. Examples of how the darkride and fun-house have become integrated into other forms of modernpopular culture (e.g., theme parks, Halloween celebrations,film and Internet) also are provided through interactivediscussion, images and a short motion picture clip. Equipment Needs Chair, display table, laptop computer (PC with PowerPointinstalled), LCD projector, screen, TV with DVD player hooked up. If possible, CD player.

The End: Authorship,Nostalgia and the BeatlesKenneth Womack, Altoona Author. English Professor, Penn State University – Altoona

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Through an audio- and video-oriented discussion, Beatlesscholar Kenneth Womack brings the story of the Beatlesvividly to life. Womack traces the group’s creative arcfrom their salad days in Liverpool, to the mean streets ofHamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of theircareer. In an effort to communicate the power of theBeatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences investigatethe origins of the group’s compositions, as well as thesongwriting and recording practices that brought them tofruition. Through a carefully choreographed multimediapresentation, Womack reveals the ways in which theBeatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would changethe world. Equipment Needs If possible, chair, LCD projector, screen and TV/VCR.

The Messenger’s Motives: HowMedia WorkMichael Dillon, PittsburghCommunications Associate Professor, Duquesne University

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Also See:� Andy Warhol: Experimental Filmmaker, page 15� The City Lights of Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen, page 15

POPULAR CULTUREFrom 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 vintageBill Tracy-produced“Mad Scientist,” createdan effective scare orsurprise before beingreplaced with moremodern-day technologies.

Author Kenneth Womack chroni-cles the band’s incredible and

enduring cultural achievement.

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America the PhilosophicalCarlin Romano, PhiladelphiaLiterary Critic, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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This lecture, based on Carlin Romano’s book of the samename, argues that contemporary America is to philosophyas Norway is to skiing: a perfectly designed environmentfor the activity. While telling a story that includes manyfigures (including Franklin, Emerson, Richard Rorty andMartha Nussbaum), Romano reaches beyond standard talesof American philosophy by also assessing such usually-excluded thinkers as feminists, preachers, journalists, socialscientists, broadcasters and pop psychologists. Audiencesexamine them in the course of identifying a form ofphilosophy that’s distinctly American and true toAmerica’s diverse texture.

Bush, Obama, Energy and YouRobert McMonagle, AstonPolitical Science Assistant Professor, Neumann College

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policies of the Bush and Obama administrations, includingproposals for offshore drilling and alternative energyprojects such as wind farms. In a balanced presentation,Rob McMonagle integrates his teaching and politicalexperiences to help citizens better understand the politicaland social forces driving those decisions. Further, audiencesare empowered to continue educating themselves andto contact lawmakers, exercising their voices and hopefullybolstering American democracy. Equipment Needs Podium (with microphone, if space is large), laptop computerwith Internet access & USB/flash drive port, screen, chair and table.

Chimeras & Frankenpets: EthicsIssues in Animal BiotechnologyAutumn Fiester, PhiladelphiaGraduate Studies Director, Medical Ethics Department, University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine

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What in 1996 was considered a remarkable feat — thecloning of Dolly the Sheep in Scotland — is today almostcommonplace. To date, scientists successfully have clonedmany other species including cats, horses, deer, chickens,cows, rats and, most recently, dogs. But, despite all ofthis research (and polling data showing that 64% ofAmericans believe that animal cloning is morally wrong),there has been little public discussion of the ethics ofthis science. To advance the discussion, we examine theethical issues raised by this novel research, so that aninformed public can help shape the direction this sciencetakes 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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Alive to the Call: Women andHistory in Northeastern PennsylvaniaJosephine Dunn, WaverlyArt History Associate Professor, University of Scranton

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Housekeeping Out of Doors:Pennsylvania Women and ConservationSusan Rimby, HarrisburgHistory & Philosophy Department Chair, Shippensburg University

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Portrait of Jennie Augusta Brownscombe.

City schoolchildren enjoy a 1909 Harrisburg summer playground programorganized 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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African Arts of the Yoruba DiasporaTemujin Ekunfeo, PittsburghTeaching Artist

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Through songs, stories, drumming and bead work, audiencesexperience a presentation that is both performance anddiscussion while learning about the Yoruba Diaspora ofCuba and the US. The Yoruba, a large ethnic group fromsouthwest Nigeria, were taken as slaves to Cuba. Becauseof their large numbers, the Yoruba were able to recreatetheir 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 theAmericas and Africa and shares this knowledge by meansof family-oriented, audience-participatory storytellingpresentations. All of this is done in the ancient traditionof hailing crowds with his talking drum. Equipment Needs If possible, microphone.

Is the West Destined for a Clash ofCivilizations with Islam?Douglas Penhallegon, PittsburghHistory & Humanities Lecturer, Duquesne University & Point ParkUniversity

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WORLD CULTURESDue 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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COMMONWEALTH SPEAKERS 2010-11 APPLICATION

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, anonprofit organization, inspires individualsto enjoy and share a life of learning enrichedby human experience across time andaround the world. Through programs andpartnerships, PHC fosters the sharing ofstories and ideas — to increase understandingand a large vision of human life, communityand possibility.

In addition to the Commonwealth Speakersprogram, PHC offers grants which supporthumanities 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 forresidents of Pennsylvania.

Note: Several presenters from theCommonwealth Speakers program will be featured on Humanities on the Road, a new television collaboration withPennsylvania Cable Network. Seewww.pahumanities.org/projects/road.phpfor details.

Support for the CommonwealthSpeakers Program Is Provided by:The National Endowment for the Humanitiesand its We the People initiative

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Additional PhotosFront Cover Top (left to right):Performer Paula Purnell in Celebrate Pennsylvania! A History in Song and Story. Photo courtesy BernadetteE. Kazmarski.

Susan Leviton explores a rich folk art form in The Artof Jewish Papercutting. Photo courtesy Amy Skillman.

Seen with her drum, Marta Sam is a member of KuchDancers. From African Song and Dance: CelebratingEveryone 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 theMigrant Mother series by photographer DorotheaLange. Taken in 1936. From Photographers of theWPA. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.

Fightin‘ Phils by Rich Westcott. From The Phillies andTheir Place in Philadelphia Baseball History.

Right: (Somerset) Farm Scene, Alexander J. Kostellow,1941, oil and tempera on canvas. From Pennsylvania'sPost Office Art of the New Deal.

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