Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Street Address: 300 S. Hull Street Athens, GA 30602

Phone: 706.542.7123

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Reconstructing the Black Archive: The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts, the First African American Woman Novelist

Dr. Gregg Hecimovich, 2024-2025 Hutchins Family Fellow and Professor of English at Furman University, will describe his extraordinary research journey to document the life and literary accomplishment of Hannah Bond, who escaped enslavement in North Carolina and subsequently wrote, using the pseudonym “Hannah Crafts,” what scholars consider to be one of the earliest novels written by an African American woman.

Congress Week: Former U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus and Former USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley

Former U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus (D-OH) and former USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley will engage in a lively discussion about democracy building, international development, and the continuing importance of civic engagement and public service. This free, public event is co-sponsored by the Washington Semester Program.

Parking is available in the Hull Street Parking Deck, and a reception in the Ted Turner Exhibition Hall will immediately follow the conclusion of the event.

Curator Tour, "Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs"

On the first Friday of every month, join curator Dr. James Porter in exploring Hargrett's newest exhibit "Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs." Dr. Porter will begin his tour in Room 268, next to the Hargrett Gallery, in which he will provide an introduction before leading the group into the gallery. Attendees will gain insight into the 50 years of research and collecting that made this exhibit possible!

Curator Tour, "Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs"

On the first Friday of every month, join curator Dr. James Porter in exploring Hargrett's newest exhibit "Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs." Dr. Porter will begin his tour in Room 268, next to the Hargrett Gallery, in which he will provide an introduction before leading the group into the gallery. Attendees will gain insight into the 50 years of research and collecting that made this exhibit possible! 

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