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The Wound in the Heart: American Neutrality in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39)Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (ET)New Haven, United States |
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Event Details
A discussion with historian Frank DeFina, PhD The public is invited to explore the role that America's neutrality in the Spanish Civil War played in events leading to World War II. Thursday, Nov. 12, 4:30-6pm At New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. no charge / free parking
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Dr. Frank DeFina has enjoyed a varied academic, professional and personal life, including studying, teaching, and traveling in many countries. With a B.S. in Education & English from SUNY, an M.A. in History from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Spanish-American History from the University of Madrid, he has taught at all levels, elementary through university, in the United States and other countries.
Dr. DeFina served as a Study Abroad Director in Sevilla and Madrid for various American universities and studied and taught at the universities of Madrid, Granda, and Seville, where he was a Fulbright Lecturer. He also taught English and American Studies at various Chinese universities in Shangahi, Nanjing,Chengdu, and Tianjin. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Literature, Writing and Spanish at Gateway Community College.
Dr. DeFina is an avid reader and traveler, especially to Spain, whose history and culture continue to intrigue him. |
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Dr. Frank DeFina has enjoyed a varied academic, professional and personal life, including studying, teaching, and traveling in many countries. With a B.S. in Education & English from SUNY, an M.A. in History from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Spanish-American History from the University of Madrid, he has taught at all levels, elementary through university, in the United States and other countries.
Dr. DeFina served as a Study Abroad Director in Sevilla and Madrid for various American universities and studied and taught at the universities of Madrid, Granda, and Seville, where he was a Fulbright Lecturer. He also taught English and American Studies at various Chinese universities in Shangahi, Nanjing,Chengdu, and Tianjin. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Literature, Writing and Spanish at Gateway Community College.
Dr. DeFina is an avid reader and traveler, especially to Spain, whose history and culture continue to intrigue him. |
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Dr. Frank DeFina has enjoyed a varied academic, professional and personal life, including studying, teaching, and traveling in many countries. With a B.S. in Education & English from SUNY, an M.A. in History from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Spanish-American History from the University of Madrid, he has taught at all levels, elementary through university, in the United States and other countries.
Dr. DeFina served as a Study Abroad Director in Sevilla and Madrid for various American universities and studied and taught at the universities of Madrid, Granda, and Seville, where he was a Fulbright Lecturer. He also taught English and American Studies at various Chinese universities in Shangahi, Nanjing,Chengdu, and Tianjin. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Literature, Writing and Spanish at Gateway Community College.
Dr. DeFina is an avid reader and traveler, especially to Spain, whose history and culture continue to intrigue him. |
Dr. Frank DeFina has enjoyed a varied academic, professional and personal life, including studying, teaching, and traveling in many countries. With a B.S. in Education & English from SUNY, an M.A. in History from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Spanish-American History from the University of Madrid, he has taught at all levels, elementary through university, in the United States and other countries.
DeFina served as a Study Abroad Director in Sevilla and Madrid for various American universities and studied and taught at the universities of Madrid, Granda, and Seville, where he was a Fulbright Lecturer. He also taught English and American Studies at various Chinese universities in Shangahi, Nanjing,Chengdu, and Tianjin. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Literature, Writing and Spanish at Gateway Community College. Dr. DeFina is an avid reader and traveler, especially to Spain, whose history and culture continue to intrigue him.
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Dr. Frank DeFina has enjoyed a varied academic, professional and personal life, including studying, teaching, and traveling in many countries. With a B.S. in Education & English from SUNY, an M.A. in History from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in Spanish-American History from the University of Madrid, he has taught at all levels, elementary through university, in the United States and other countries.
Dr. DeFina served as a Study Abroad Director in Sevilla and Madrid for various American universities and studied and taught at the universities of Madrid, Granda, and Seville, where he was a Fulbright Lecturer. He also taught English and American Studies at various Chinese universities in Shangahi, Nanjing,Chengdu, and Tianjin. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Literature, Writing and Spanish at Gateway Community College.
Dr. DeFina is an avid reader and traveler, especially to Spain, whose history and culture continue to intrigue him. |
When & Where
133 Elm St.
New Haven,
06510
Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (ET)
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The Main (Ives) branch of the New Haven Free Public Library system is located at 133 Elm St., across from the New Haven Green, corner of Elm and Temple. Yale Lot #51 on Temple Street (across the street from the library) opens to the public at 4pm, and there are 2-hour parking meters on streets surrounding the library. More information may be found at www.cityofnewhaven.com/library.
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