March 30, 2009

MEDIA CONTACT: Nick Massella
202-994-3087; massella@gwu.edu

"A KIND OF MAP OF LIFE": THE FICTION OF EDWARD P. JONES EXHIBIT EXPLORES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN JONES' WORK AND THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WASHINGTON, DC, THROUGH MAY 15

EVENT:   

The Gelman Library's Special Collections Research Center presents the exhibition "A Kind of Map of Life": The Fiction of Edward P. Jones. The exhibit explores the connections between Jones' work and the history of slavery and African Americans in Washington, DC. The exhibit includes photographs, books, manuscripts and artifacts housed in the Special Collections Research Center, selected in collaboration with graduate students Elizabeth Pittman and Constance Woodard of the Department of English.

WHEN:  

Through May 15, 2009
During Gelman Library operating hours. For hours of operation, visit www.gwu.edu/gelman/library/hours/fallgelman.html.

WHERE: 

The George Washington University
The Gelman Library, first floor
2130 H St., NW, Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom - GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)

COST: 

This event is free and open to the public. A GWorld card or photo identification is required to enter Gelman Library. Media wishing to attend should contact Nick Massella at 202-994-3087 or massella@gwu.edu.

BACKGROUND:

Edward P. Jones is GW's first Wang Visiting Professor in Contemporary English Literature. A resident of Washington, DC, Jones is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the novel The Known World, as well as two volumes of acclaimed short stories set in the District, Lost in the City and All Aunt Hagar's Children. 

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