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Mapping Inequality With Robert Nelson

Redlining in New Deal America

2025-11-19 12:00:00 2025-11-19 13:00:00 America/New_York Mapping Inequality With Robert Nelson Virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director. Virtual -

Wednesday, November 19
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-19 12:00:00 2025-11-19 13:00:00 America/New_York Mapping Inequality With Robert Nelson Virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director. Virtual -

Virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director.

Join us for a virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director. Hosted through University of Richmond, the project features interactive versions on 1930s redlining maps produced by the federal government.

Nelson is the director of the Digital Scholarship Lab and head of digital engagement at Boatwright Library, both at the University of Richmond.

This event is part of the Library of Virginia's programming related to the exhibition “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History,” on view at the Library of Virginia in Richmond from July 14, 2025, to Feb. 28, 2026.

This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information, contact education@lva.virginia.gov.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | #1939SitIn |

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