In his presentation, Dr. MacLeod will focus on Reverend John M. Caldwell, one of the city's early civil rights pioneers, whose leadership played a vital role during this transformative period
In his presentation, "Reverend John M. Caldwell and the Civil Rights Struggle in Evansville," Dr. MacLeod will explore the history of the African American civil rights movement in Evansville from the 1940s through the 1970s. The talk will focus on Reverend John M. Caldwell, one of the city's early civil rights pioneers, whose leadership played a vital role during this transformative period.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |
TAGS: | Local History | EVPL Central | Adults |
*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.