Lessons From the Pauper Graves: The Journey to Memorialize Irish Immigrant Workers Buried in Pauper Graves at 10,200 Feet.
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Individual
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- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
- Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
- Labor and Economy
- Memory
- Place
- Public Engagement
- Social Justice
ABSTRACT
Last September, the Leadville Irish Memorial was unveiled, funded mostly by the Irish government and featuring the names of over 1300 mostly immigrants. Read More
Labors of Love and Organizing for Solidarity Within, Across, and Beyond the Cultural Industries
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Roundtable
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
RELATED TOPICS
- Labor and Economy
- Museums/Exhibits
- Social Justice
ABSTRACT
This roundtable brings together practitioners and researchers immersed in contemporary labor organizing activities in the creative industries in the US and Canada, including art museums, the public history sector, digital media, libraries, and more. Read More