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| The Oldham County Historical Society 106 North Second Avenue La Grange, KY 40031 Phone: (502) 222-0826 Fax: (502) 222-7115 Email: ochstryctr@aol.com |
For more information contact: Oldham Co. History Center/502.222.082
Oldham County Historical Society Lecture Series, July Program featuring Dr. Bruce Tyler
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The Oldham County Historical Society is continuing with its Lecture Series July 20th. Six times a year, at varies locations in Oldham County, members of the Historical Society get together to with a guest speaker who lectures on local or regional history. July’s speaker is Dr. Bruce Tyler, a history professor at the University of Louisville. He has prepared a slide show as well as a lecture titled, “Marguerite Davis and the 43rd Aviation Squadron at Bowman Field (Louisville) during WWII: Showing up for the fight for Democracy.” The lecture will be held at the Brownsboro Eatery with the program beginning at 6 p.m. The cost for members of the Historical Society is $15 and for non-members $18, which includes The Chef’s Special of one entrée, two sides and a drink as well as admission to the speaker and slide show. Dr. Bruce Tyler is a graduate of the University of California where he received his Ph.D. in 1983. He has published three books including “Images of African American Life in Louisville,” “From Harlem to Hollywood: The Struggle For Racial and Cultural Diversity,” and “Black Leaders of Los Angeles: Celes King III.” Dr. Tyler is currently a professor in the department of history at the University of Louisville. The topic of Dr. Tyler’s lecture is on Marguerite Davis who was the recreation director for Black troops at Bowman Field during World War II. She was also the U.S.O. show director. The slide show will feature numerous pictures from Marguerite Davis’ estate. The photographs were taken during her time while working at Louisville’s Bowman Field. The photos will also be included in a forthcoming book by Dr. Tyler titled, “Louisville and WWII: The Role of Bowman Field in the War.” |
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Contact for more information:
Nancy Theiss or Devin Oak 502.222.0826 |
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