Adults

What a Way to Go: Death in Oshkosh in the 1880s

WED | Sept. 13 | 6 p.m. | Lower Level  
Author Edward Bentley will highlight some of the most notable stories documenting the unfortunate deaths of Oshkosh residents in the late 19th century. Before photography was commonplace, newspaper writers used a unique, graphic style of writing to allow readers to visualize the sometimes horrific and tragic events that occurred in their cities.

Archive Dives: Geer-Murray Collection

FRI | 9 a.m. | YouTube | Sep. 1 | Oct. 6 | Nov. 3
Librarians Michael and Sandy dive into the Oshkosh Public Library Collections to see what unique collections lurk behind locked doors, dark basements, and hidden shelves. Well, none of it is really hidden, but it often feels hidden in plain sight! 

  • The Mark Gruenwald Collection  
  • Hidden Photos  
  • Geer-Murray Collection

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