eTown On-stage Interview – Patty Limerick (CU Boulder – Center of the American West)
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Originally published on October 17,Ìý2018ÌýBy Nick ForsterÌý
This week we’ve got both ‘Wailin’ and Willy! Our musical guests, all making their first visit toÌýeTown, are the incredible Canadian trio of singers known asÌýTheÌýWailin’ JennysÌý(theirÌýthree partÌýharmonies will make you cry) as well as singer/songwriterÌýWillie WatsonÌý(co-founder of the band Old Crow Medicine Show and talented traditional music enthusiast now enjoying a successful solo career). Plus, we’ll hear from noted Western historian and professorÌýDr. Patricia Limerick, who provides informative insight into the importance of the role of immigrants in building this country.Ìý
Patty Limerick is the Faculty Director and Chair of the Board of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado, where she is also a Professor of History. Limerick has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between academics and theÌýgeneral publicÌýand to demonstrating the benefits of applying historical perspective to contemporary dilemmas and conflicts.ÌýÌý
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