[Michlib-l] Invitation to a Hybrid History Talk by Katherine R. Willson on "The Link Between Anti-Immigration Sentiment, Prohibition, The Mafia, and the U.S. Border Patrol" on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm hosted by the Pinckney Library

[Hope Siasoco]

Dear Library Colleagues,

Forgive the cross-posting.

We invite you to an upcoming hybrid history presentation by renowned
genealogist Katherine R. Willson, on the topic of: *The Link Between
Anti-Immigration Sentiment, Prohibition, The Mafia, and the U.S. Border
Patrol*.

*When:* Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
*Where:* In Person  at the Pinckney Library, 125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI
48169 or via Zoom Online

*Description:* Early 20th century America was a time of significant social
and political change, with anti-immigration sentiment heavily influencing
legislative actions. Anti-German sentiment from World War I played a
significant role in the passage of Prohibition, leading to a rise in
illegal smuggling of alcohol into the U.S. by large criminal syndicates.
U.S. border agencies were then required to shift their focus from revenue
collection to maintaining control at the borders. This 1-hour presentation
(with accompanying handout) explores the links between anti-immigrant
sentiment, prohibition, the mafia, and U.S. Border Patrol. A Q&A session
will follow the presentation.

The presentation is free, but registration is required to attend the
program. Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend In
Person or Online via Zoom, along with how many people will be in your
group. (One person can register for their group members planning to attend.)

*Registration Link: *
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zrkgrI3jSfm0ISyJQ21ywA

This is a Live, in person and virtual presentation and will not be
recorded. Handouts will be sent via email to all those who register for
this presentation at least a day before the presentation date.

For questions, please call the Pinckney Library at 734-878-3888 or email:
hsiasoco at pinckneylibrary.org. More details and other upcoming Pinckney
Library events and programs can be found at:
https://pinckneylibrary.org/library-events/

We hope very much to see you then!

Sincerely,
Hope Siasoco
Library Director

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She/Her
Pinckney Community Public Library
125 Putnam St.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Tel: 734-878-2952
Fax: 734-878-2907
Email: hsiasoco at pinckneylibrary.org
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