Research at Winterthur Speaker Series

Scattered and Fugitive Things: On the History and Future of Black Collections

Black collectors of the early 20th century created the first enduring set of African American archives when the very idea of Black history aroused doubt, producing collections that have benefited generations of scholars and readers. What did these archives mean at the time of their founding? And what do they teach us today, when Black history is again under siege? Dr. Laura E. Helton, associate professor of English and history at the University of Delaware, will discuss these topics from her recent book, Scattered and Fugitive Things.

The Research at Winterthur series, presented by the Winterthur Library and the Research Fellowship Program, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past.

You may also like the following events from Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library:

• Next Saturday, 11th October, 01:00 pm, Director’s Garden Walk: Autumn Color, Flowers & Fruits in Winterthur
• This month, 18th October, 02:00 pm, Hops and Harvest in Winterthur
• This month, 23rd October, 03:00 pm, Taste of Terroir: A Wine & Cheese Experience in Winterthur

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Winterthur.