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Politics and Presidents

A month-long celebration of archives and special collections

Archives reveal the thoughts of presidents, the wishes of citizens, the inner workings of government.; They give insight to the political process and provide firsthand evidence of our democracy.  Indiana University offers top-notch collections that support the university's mission.  In combination with related materials, archives and special collections offer extraordinary opportunities to advance research and teaching.

Sex and Presidential Politics: Selections from the Kinsey Institute Collections
The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction - Morrison Hall, Third Floor
September 26, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Building a Campaign
Office of University Archives and Records Management - Herman B Wells Library E460
October 1, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A Changeis Gonna Come: Black Muicand Film from the Civil Rights and Black Power Eras
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center - Bridgwaters Lounge
October 7, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

"The Man" (1972) starring James Earl Jones
Fine Arts 102
October 7, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We Want to Be President!  Presidential Campaign Songs throughout History
Slocum Room, Lilly Library
October 9, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Congress and the President:  Keynote Address by Lee Hamilton
NOTE: REVISED DATE, LOCATION, AND TIME.
Fine Arts Auditorium
October 16, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information and activities:
www.indiana.edu/~libevent/08