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The Linda Hall Library – Paul D. Bartlett Lecture

The Linda Hall Library’s 12th annual Paul D. Bartlett Lecture was held on May 13th. More than 350 guests enjoyed the event that featured Harvard University’s Dr. John Huth, author of The Lost Art of Finding Our Way. 

Also featured in the June 28, 2014 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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Marilyn Hebenstreit and Dr. John Huth, Linda Hall Library
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Joe Panella, Alan Sonnenfeld and Sarah Sonnenfeld
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Micki Pulleyking and Spenser Pulleyking
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Lisa Browar, Linda Hall Library; and Dr. John Huth, featured speaker

 

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