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Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday

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

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

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