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Alden and her family will donate Florence Burke’s original letters and photographs to the John J. Burns Library for rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College during a ceremony on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018, beginning at 7:00pm. Co-sponsored by The Éire Society of Boston, the event is free and open to the public.
Alden will discuss her book and play a recorded excerpt from the letters read by WROL radio host Seamus Mulligan with music and images of the Civil War. Alden will also speak about her research and writing journey and the unexpected places it has taken her. The program will conclude with the formal presentation of the letters and an acapella rendition of “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” performed by Boston College alumna and friend Julie Zavrl. A reception will follow. Copies of Alden’s book will be available for purchase and signing.
All are welcome.
Charitable Irish Society, Kathleen M. Williams, PresidentP.O. Box 1351 Central StreetNorwood, MA 02062
P.O. Box 135
1 Central Street
Norwood, MA 02062
Charitable Irish Society is a 501(c)(3) organization