Postcards from the Campbell Postcard Collection
Join the Akron Postcard Club and special guest Tony Pankuch for a scandalous exploration of erotic postcards and the U.S. postal system.
Join the Akron Postcard Club for a scandalous exploration of erotic postcards and the United States postal system. How—and why—were illicit postcards printed and mailed at the turn of the early 20th century? And how did these risqué mailings dodge U.S. obscenity laws? The event will begin with a guided tour of the Cummings Center’s Sexology: Science & Sensationalism exhibit with guest speaker Tony Pankuch, exploring how one magazine cleverly skirted government censorship. Stick around after the tour for a discussion about obscenity laws, postcard manufacturers, and their surprising connection to the early women’s rights movement!
ADMISSION INFO
Free event – please RSVP online via Eventbrite.
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Sep 27, 2023 at 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm (Wed)
LOCATION
73 S. College Street, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
PARKING INFO
Free parking is available in the lot directly adjacent to the building. This lot contains a dedicated accessible parking spot near the museum entrance.
Free parking is also available in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets, which contains several accessible parking spaces.
Metered parking is available along South College Street. Pavement from Lot 30 and metered parking may be uneven, and people with limited mobility should exercise caution.
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