Date: January 22
Title: “Relics of the Underground Metal Miners: A Pictorial History of the Central Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico”
Description: This presentation concerns the history of the Central Mining District and the contribution underground mining made to the economy and development of the United States. The men working underground provided the copper, silver, gold, lead, and iron that built America and provided crucial resources during both World Wars.
The importance of the railroad in the development of mining will also be enphasized. Photos will illustrate remaining mine sites and the array of equipment used in underground mining. Stories from the men who worked underground will illuminate what it was like to tunnel thousands of feet into the ground at the Bullfrog, Hobo, Princess, and Empire Zinc mines.
Presenters: Christopher Saxman and Terry Humble
Biographies: Terry Humble is a mine historian who spent years working the underground mines in the Central Mining District. He co-authored the award-winning book Santa Rita del Cobre: A Copper Mining Community in New Mexico. Christopher Saxman is a photographer and writer whose artistic eye and talent for visual storytelling has helped bring this fascinating part of our history to life through his vivid photographs, thoughtful layout, and insightful writings.
Location: Global Resource Center on the Western New Mexico University campus, Kentucky and 12th Street.
All Lunch and Learn Presentations are free and open to the public.
Date: January 29
Title: “Bluebirds and Goats Travel in Boats”
Description: The presenter worked in international banking for several decades starting in the 1970s. Much of this time involved maritime trade finance between the US and the Middle East & Africa. A number of interesting and unusual examples of transactions will be discussed.
Presenter: Bill Baldwin
Biography: Bill graduated from Harvard College, majoring in linguistics and near eastern languages, and pursued an international business career in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Later Bill earned a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science at Simmons College in Boston.
Location: Global Resource Center on the Western New Mexico University campus, Kentucky and 12th Street.
All Lunch and Learn Presentations are free and open to the public.
Date: February 5
Title: “Filming Wildlife in Africa and Around the World”
Description: What are the hidden secrets of filming in Africa, especially East Africa? Documentary scripted or unscripted? Shooting ratios? What can you take and what can you source there? How about local talent (in front and behind the camera)? How do you budget for hiring locals? What about medical needs? Kidnapping and other preventative insurances? Above all, who should you take with you and who should you leave behind?
Presenter: Peter Riva
Biography: Peter Riva is an American literary agent and producer. Born in Manhattan, New York City, he attended the prep school Institut Le Rosey, Carnegie Mellon University, and the UCLA Film School. He is co-founder of International Translations, Inc., a literary agency, and he managed the Voyager’s “Round the World Flight Program” in 1985 and the United Nations’ event “Only One Earth” in 1990. He is an Honorary Citizen of Arles, France, and the recipient of many awards, including the Teddy Award at the National Outdoor Travel Film Festival (1985), and the Telly Award (1991).
Location: Global Resource Center on the Western New Mexico University campus, Kentucky and 12th Street.
All Lunch and Learn Presentations are free and open to the public.