Sincerely Yours: 2000 Years of Iconic Letters




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ClassGraphic Personal correspondence often highlights the impact of social change, the brilliance of art, the passion of love, and the agony of grief in a way that traditional historical accounts do not. Journey with us through two millennia by reading and discussing the selected correspondence of some of the world’s most famous and influential figures in this 12-week study group. Weekly discussions about this correspondence will reveal the impact of the personal letter as an art form, an historical record, and a window into the human soul. Highlights will include the rich correspondence between Abigail and John Adams, Mahatma Gandhi’s plea to Adolph Hitler to stop the impending world war, Frida Kahlo’s passionate missive to Diego Rivera, Martin Luther King Jr.’s eloquent letter from Birmingham Jail, and Julia Child’s unapologetic obsession with French butter…. plus many more. Each week a member will cover letters relating to a specific topic. Whether you love history, literature, or simply “eavesdropping” on the personal lives of famous people, join us to explore the written words that shaped lives, sparked revolutions, and connect us across centuries. Coordinators will provide letters to be discussed.
 

Class Details

12 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
500 Davis Center

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition:  $0.00

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/16/2026 - 12/9/2026 Weekly - Wed 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM Evanston, 500 Davis Center  Map George Sullivan  ; Mary Watt  ; Julia Conaghan 

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