The Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series: Mapping Manchester’s Early African Diaspora Communities
| Dates: | 17 March 2022 |
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| Times: | 12:00 - 13:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | John Rylands Research Institute and Library |
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| Who is it for: | External researchers, Adults, General public |
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In this lunchtime talk, historian Kerry Pimblott and Maya Sharma (Collections and Engagement Officer at the AIU RACE Centre) will discuss how interested teachers, students, and community members can engage Manchester’s Digital Collections (MDC) as well as other local archives to learn more about the history and formation of early African diaspora communities in Manchester during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This is an online event that will take place via Zoom. Book your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mapping-manchesters-early-african-diaspora-communities-tickets-257905882437
This event is part of a live, online lunchtime seminar series. University of Manchester researchers team up with experts from the Rylands to share current research activities. The seminars will showcase rare and fascinating objects from the special collections, along with discoveries and new perspectives formed through their study. Attendees will be invited to participate with questions and thoughts during the live Q&A
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John Rylands Research Institute and Library
150 Deansgate
Manchester
Gtr Manchester
