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History Book Discussion Group

They Knew Lincoln, by John E. Washington, ed. Kate Masur

First-hand African-American encounters with Abraham Lincoln. First released in 1942, NU professor Kate Masur wrote the introduction for a new 2018 edition. She will be joining us for this discussion.

Based on interviews with survivors, John E. Washington recalls first-hand encounters African-Americans had with Abraham Lincoln in this remarkable book, first published in 1942. Northwestern professor Kate Masur has written a superb introduction for a new edition of this book published by Oxford University Press in 2018. Professor Masur will be joining us for our book group discussion. Book club members may pick up a copy of this book at the Readers Services desk on the 2nd floor of Evanston Public Library's Main Branch. Registration, also by book club members, is required for attendance, though you are welcome to attend even if you have not read the book. 

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