The Virtual Writing University Archive

The Virtual Writing University Archive is a collection of recordings of literary readings, panel discussions, and lectures around The University of Iowa and Iowa City. You may search or browse these recordings to find those you want to hear. The Writing University Archive is a project of the School of Library and Information Science in collaboration with the writing community at Iowa.

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Mapping Racial Boundaries in Antebellum St. Louis: A slideshow by Barbara Mooney

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Barbara Mooney is an Assistant Professor of Art and Art History at the University of Iowa.  She presents a slideshow about her attempts to use visual materials to reconstruct the African American architectural landscape of St. Louis that existed before the Civil War.  She uses portraits, paintings, and photographs to show the architectural history of residential and commercial segregation that existed in St. Louis during the 19th and 20th centuries.  The slideshow lasts about 45 minutes, followed by questions from the audience.

In: International Writing Program Archive

Authors: Barbara Mooney

Date Recorded: October 10, 2003

Program: --

Format: discussion

Topics: St. Louis; slavery; visual art; racial segregation; architecture; racism; religious worship

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