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The State Historical Society of Missouri
1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, Missouri 65201 | 800–747–6366 | shsofmo@umsystem.edu
Events Calendar
Summer 2008
May
May 10
Student Life, circa 1912: The University of Missouri School of Journalism Scrapbooks
A new exhibit showing the playful antics of students in the School of Journalism’s first graduating class (1909−1912) will open May 10 in the NorthSouth Corridor Gallery. This lighthearted display offers photographs from scrapbooks donated by the University to the Society and is timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the highly acclaimed JSchool. Images reveal life both on and off campus, as students attended class, lived in dormitories, participated in athletics and homecoming activities, and brought their own brand of fun to special events. Student Life will remain on display through August 2, 2008.
May 31
2009 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau
Candidates for the 2009 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau should have their proposals submitted by the deadline of May 31, 2008. To learn more, visit shs.umsystem.edu/speakersbureau/2009speakerapply.shtml.
June
June 3 5:30 p.m.
Studying Mass Amusements in Missouri History
by Alan Havig
Alan R. Havig will discuss his experience as editor of the Society’s newest publication, Filling Leisure Hours: Essays from the Missouri Historical Review, 19062006. This anthology carries a thorough introduction by Havig and thirteen articles published over the last century concerning commercial mass amusement in Missouri. Although the relatively new field of popular culture is the focus, traditional historical constructs are found throughout the book: the immigrant experience of “Fritz, our Cousin German,” conflicts of race in boxing with “Seeking the Great White Hope,” and an interesting gender study of the unconventional Fannie Hurst. Defying category and ahead of his time, Dizzy Dean pushes boundaries and delights audiences in “‘Butcherin’ Up the English Language a Little Bit.’”
A book signing will follow the presentation.
June 20
Brownlee Grant Applications
The deadline for grant applications to the Richard S. Brownlee Fund is June 20, 2008. The Fund makes annual awards for publishing or otherwise documenting the history of Missouri and its citizens. For more information about the program, call (800) 7476366 or visit shs.umsystem.edu/awards/brownlee/brownleeaward.shtml.
July
July 12 7:00 p.m., Thespian Hall, Boonville
The Editor is Absent: Tribulation & Triumph in Missouri’s Pioneer Press
Joseph Charless published the first edition of the Missouri Gazette in St. Louis on July 12, 1808, beginning the first chapter of Missouri newspaper history. Marking the 200th anniversary of this event to the day, The State Historical Society of Missouri’s MoHiP Theatre and Missouri Press Association are collaborating to present a readers’ theatre performance focusing on the life of Charless, known as the Father of Missouri Journalism.
Written by Boonville playwright Mary Barile, the play is drawn from actual Missouri newspapers published between 1808 and 1858. An excellent cast of area news journalists will serve as readers. Tickets will be sold at the door: $5, adults and $2.50, children (10 and under).
For more information contact Christine Montgomery at (800) 7476366.
August
August 23
100 Years of Election Cartoons: 1908–2008
In conjunction with the University of Missouri’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the School of Journalism, The State Historical Society of Missouri presents the exhibition 100 Years of Election Cartoons: 1908–2008.
This exhibit will feature original editorial cartoon drawings critiquing and commenting on a century of presidential elections in the United States. Among the artworks represented will be original cartoons by such celebrated artists as Daniel Fitzpatrick, Bill Mauldin, and Tom Engelhardt.
Save the Dates
October 15
Missouri Day
Join the Society in celebration of our state’s history.
November 1
Annual Meeting
The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Tiger Hotel in Columbia.
