Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series 2009-2010: The Story of The Help
Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series 2009-2010: The Story of The Help
Millsaps College - 1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS
601-974-1039
View Website Jackson native Kathryn Stockett is the author of The New York Times bestselling novel, The Help. Set in 1960's Jackson, The Help illuminates the complex relationships that existed for generations between white women and their black maids. Writing in the distinctive voices of three characters - two black, one white - Ms. Stockett tells a story of friendship that crosses the lines of race, class and age, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era. Ms. Stockett will discuss the personal inspiration behind the book, its beloved characters, the process of writing and much more. Todd Sanders, an architectural historian from Jackson, will show photographs and share his expertise about homes in Jackson during the 60's. Program begins at 7pm
Starts
3/23/2010 @ 12:00
Ends
3/23/2010 @ 12:00
Location
Millsaps College Christian Center Auditorium 1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210
Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series 2009-2010: The Story of The Help
Millsaps College - 1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS
601-974-1039
View Website Jackson native Kathryn Stockett is the author of The New York Times bestselling novel, The Help. Set in 1960's Jackson, The Help illuminates the complex relationships that existed for generations between white women and their black maids. Writing in the distinctive voices of three characters - two black, one white - Ms. Stockett tells a story of friendship that crosses the lines of race, class and age, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era. Ms. Stockett will discuss the personal inspiration behind the book, its beloved characters, the process of writing and much more. Todd Sanders, an architectural historian from Jackson, will show photographs and share his expertise about homes in Jackson during the 60's. Program begins at 7pm