Fountain Pens & Writing Culture: Tuesday, November 14th
The morning presentation will be from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. Register by calling 781-438-1157.
The afternoon presentation will be from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at the Wakefield Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. No registration required for this location.
In his talk, David journeys into the history of fountain pens, users, and the importance of cursive writing among younger generations. David is an active member of Boston Pen People, whose members range widely in interests and levels of knowledge - from rank beginners to acknowledged experts. While some like vintage pens and others like modern styles, they all share a deep appreciation for pens and writing culture.
In addition to his involvement with the Boston Pen People, David has been behind cameras for virtually his whole life, as a still photographer and as a film-video producer-director-writer-cinematographer-editor. Historical research, writing, and talks also mark his life and career. In particular, David has worked with and documented the Collings Foundation’s collections. While his historical focus is primarily on the period 1918 through 1949, he has also researched and written about other historical subjects, including "The Hiker" statue, the most reproduced public statue in the U.S.
These presentations are made possible by The Savings Bank, Boston Pen People, and The Room to Write.
For more information, please visit theroomtowrite.org or contact Linda Malcolm, Coordinator of Senior and Veteran Programming for The Room to Write: linda@theroomtowrite.org.
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