New Perennials at Middlebury College is pleased to announce Radical Pamphlets Past and Present, a celebration of and conversation about the pamphlet as a means of radical thought and inspiration for social change!

What do Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass, Helen and Scott Nearing, Emma Goldman, and Justin Morrill have in common? They all utilized the pamphlet to convey their ideas concisely, broadly, and without delay. The pamphlet was America's first means of social media; news and opinions flew across colonies and regions—from advice on planting crops to discussions of politics to calls for uprisings. Pamphlets represented a vital and effective communication tool. For centuries, including the early decades of the United States, pamphlets urged transformative change and social justice.

It is in that spirit of radical writing and idea sharing that New Perennials and our collaborators are pleased to present the Radical Pamphlets Past and Present exhibit and panel discussion. This event will feature Brian Donahue, Rebecca Gould, Ron Makleff, and Brent Ranalli speaking on their respective pamphlet research and writings, and an exhibit by Middlebury College's Special Collections Department showcasing historical pamphlets in their archives as well as contemporary pamphlets published by New Perennials Publishing. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information: newperennials@middlebury.edu

Event Info

Nov 23, 2024

Nov 24, 2024, 3:30 to 4:45 PM

Nov 28, 2024, 6 to 9 PM