To all of the history buffs: this event is for you!
On Wednesday, December 4, the Law Library of St. Louis is hosting an informational program on the issue of Confiscation and Contraband during the Civil War, through the eyes of St. Louis freedom seeker Archer Alexander.
“His [Archer’s] heroic actions earned him freedom on September 24, 1863, by Lincoln’s Second Confiscation Act, for important services to the United States Military Forces. He is the enslaved figure seen rising with President Lincoln in Washington, D.C., and is listed on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom,” says the Law Library of St. Louis.
Speaking at this event will be Dorris Keeven-Franke. Dorris is an internationally known speaker, an award-winning author, and a genealogist. She has been storytelling for the past 40 years and loves to teach others about history. Archer’s story, specifically, has been one of Dorris’ research subjects since her time at the Missouri History Museum in 2014. She is now writing a biography of his life titled, Telling a True Story.
This program does qualify for 1.2 Missouri Bar CLE credits for students and is completely free for members of the Library and St. Louis University Law School students and faculty. It is $40 for the general public. It runs from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This is a virtual program.
This event will run virtually from 12:30 PM–1:30 PM. Those interested in attending can click here to reserve a spot.
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