Speaker Series: A Lasting Image - Mourning and Memory through Post-Mortem Photography

Post-mortem photography was a common part of 19th and early 20th century culture in America. The photographs are poignant, full of artistry, and served as a way to mourn and memorialize loved ones. Join Sierra Laddusaw, Curator of Maps & Graphics from the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan to learn more about post-mortem photography through the collections held at the William L. Clements Library.

You may also like the following events from Crown Hill Foundation:

• This Wednesday, 15th October, 01:00 pm, Heritage Public Tour in Indianapolis
• Next Saturday, 25th October, 10:00 am, Public Tour: Fall Leaves with the Crown Hill Arboretum Director in Indianapolis
• Next month, 9th November, 01:30 pm, IU SPIRIT & PLACE Festival: Intro to Mindful Birding-Put Down a Field Guide, Pick Up Your Feel Guide in Indianapolis