Jazz to Hip Hop: Black American Music and Fashion

Toledo Library Genealogy and Local History Fair

Brought to you by the Ohio History Connection, this program covers the intersection of music, race, and popular fashion from Jazz to R&B to Hip Hop.

At each program, authors/presenters will speak, followed by a question and answer session. This event is free, and tickets are not required.  For other Genealogy and Local History fair events and offerings, visit https://www.toledolibrary.org/genealogyfair/.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Marlise Schoeny has a bachelor’s degree in history from Miami University and a master’s degree in textiles and clothing from The Ohio State University. Her graduate studies focused on the history of clothing, particularly the relationship between clothing and identity in the nineteenth century, and the interpretation of clothing artifacts in museums. Marlise joined the Ohio History Connection in 2022, and curates the costume collection. Prior to joining the Ohio History Connection, Marlise was the Assistant Curator for The Ohio State Historic Costume & Textiles Collection for ten years. While at OSU, Marlise worked extensively with OSU faculty to incorporate historic textiles and clothing into the classroom.

Sensory Considerations: This program will use artificial lighting.  All speakers will use microphones.

Accessibility Details: Located on the first floor, accessed by elevator and/or stairs. All doors will feature an automatic function or be propped open prior to program start. Tile or low pile carpet throughout the building. Limited free parking is available in the attached garage. 

Please call Public Services at 419-259-5293 to request an accommodation at least two weeks prior to the program date.

This program is sponsored by the Library Legacy Foundation (LLF) of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.  LLF exists to support and promote the goals of the Library, with a major emphasis on programming and services that promote literacy, education, collection development, enhanced cultural and recreational opportunities, and an endowment for future stability. For more information on LLF and its mission, visit https://www.toledolibrary.org/give/.