Picturing Local History

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NYPL Center for Educators and Schools

Join us this spring as we share photographic prints that support teaching and learning about local history in your elementary school class.

Washington Heights Library

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then discover the countless conversations possible with NYPL resources. Join us at the Washington Heights branch and learn how to use archival photographs in your class to explore local NYC history.In this workshop, you will learn about interpreting historical images with students, examine snapshots of Harlem from the 40s and 50s, and explore different ways to use photographs in your lessons. All participants will be given printed copies of the photographs and related materials.Rómulo Lachatañeré was born and raised in Cuba. Though he was trained as a pharmacist, Lachatañeré became interested in ethnography and was the first Afro-Cuban intellectual to write extensively on Afro-Cuban religious practices. After immigrating to the United States in 1939, Lachatañeré continued to pursue his interest in Afro-Caribbean culture; he wrote what would become an important essay on the religious beliefs of Afro-Cubans, as well as articles for popular Spanish-language magazines and newspapers. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Attendees will be awarded 1.5 CTLE credits.For more information about the New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools you can visit us at <a href="http://nypl.org/ces" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nypl.org/ces</a> or subscribe to our monthly newsletter <a href="https://pub.email.nypl.org/educatorsatnyplsignup" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to educators@nypl.org. To stay updated follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPLEducators" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nypleducators/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NYPLEducators" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.

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