Hungarians in Pittsburgh: Joe Magarac: Folklore or Fakelore?

Activity Type: 
Panel Discussion
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Date: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 16:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4130 Posvar

As a part of the University of Pittsburgh Library System's Hungarians in Pittsburgh Exhibit, this panel explores the complex and contradictory tall tale figure of Joe Magarac, the Mon Valley's man of steel. After the panel, attendees will take a tour of Joe Magarac related items from the University Library System Archives in the Global Hub. Light refreshments will be available.

MODERATOR:
Kathy Haines, Head of the Center for Amercian Music

PANELISTS:
Clare Withers, Nesbitt Collection Curator
Dr. Andrew Lotz, Professor and Assistant Dean in Arts and Sciences
Dr. Kirsten Paine, Archivisit at Rivers of Steel

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
European Studies Center
Global Hub
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
University Library System; Hungarian Room Committee
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No