Age Group:
Adults
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Program Description
Program Description
If you've ever shopped at Sears, or fondly remember having both Sears and Wards at the mall, this lecture is for you. Join Dr. Paula Hayward as she explores the role of mail order services at the turn of the twentieth century. Discover how Wards and Sears, among many others, crafted their marketing to rural consumers.
The Classically Speaking series is a monthly program designed to share stories from the various educational fields known as the liberales artes. Designed for adults, bring your curiosity as we cultivate knowledge outside the classroom in an accessible and exam-free space.
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