Chattanooga Area Historical Association Program on Shelby Foote June 1

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Chattanooga Area Historical Association and the Local History Department of the Public Library invite all to a talk by Dr. R. Smith Murray.  The event will be held Monday, June 1 at 6pm in the first floor meeting room of the Public Library at 1001 Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga.

Dr. Murray had the privilege of interviewing Shelby Foote, known for his three-part Civil War narrative as well as his role in the Ken Burns Civil War documentary. You won't want to miss this event. 

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