The Scholar Series: Calendar of Events Saturdays from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Division 1 Courtroom Jan 11 The Historic Films of the Pikes Peak Region Presented by Steven Antonuccio Launching the 2020 Scholar Series, this program features the historic films housed in the Special Collections of the Pikes Peak Library District and were shot in Colorado Springs in the past 120 years. Colorado Springs has a rich history of films produced in the city because of the scenic beauty of the area which made for a natural backdrop for filmmakers. From the first film shot in 1897 by the Edison Film Company to the various films and commercials shot by the Alexander Film Company, this program will feature clips of these important historic films. This program will also include personal stories from Steve Antonuccio’s book “There is No Such Thing as a Typical Librarian.” About the Presenter Steve Antonuccio retired from the Pikes Peak Library District in 2008 and helped acquire the collection of historic films for the Pikes Peak Library during his 20 year career managing the Library Channel. He wrote an academic paper on the Alexander Film Company for the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium in 2012. He also published a book in 2019 on his career working in libraries entitled “There Is No Such Thing as a Typical Librarian.” Mar. 21 Commemorating Womens’ Suffrage in Colorado Presented by Heather Jordan, Katherin Sturdevant, and Chris Nicholl Apr. 11 Arts & Crafts Architecture in Colorado Springs Presented by Barry Binder May 9 When the Civil War Came West Presented by Megan Kate Nelson Aug. 8 Controversy and Compromise in Colorado Pioneer Monuments Presented by Cynthia Prescott Sept. 26 Native Americans and Spaniards in the Southwest, 1500-1850 CE Presented by Roger Martinez Oct. 10 Rise of the Mammals Presented by Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Ian Miller Nov. 14 Colorado Springs’ Archaeological Past Presented by Dr. Minette Church and Dr. Karin Larkin MUSELETTER DECEMBER 2019| PG 3
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