A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk
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A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk
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About this listen
In the first episode of this mini-series, learn about a writing desk owned by the Lynchburg poet and civil rights activist Anne Spencer, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear a reflection on the life and career of Anne Spencer, her literary and societal contributions, and the significance of this unique object.
Guests:
- Dr. Karen Sherry, (former) Senior Curator at the VMHC
- Shaun Spencer-Hester, granddaughter of Anne Spencer and the Executive Director and Curator of the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
Episode Resources:
- See Anne Spencer’s writing desk on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. Plan your visit.
- Learn more about Anne Spencer at the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia. Book a tour.
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