By Jeremy Dibbell

On Tuesday, 17 November, join us for a lecture by William M. Bulger on his new book, James Michael Curley: A Short Biography with Personal Reminiscences (Commonwealth Editions, 2009). Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the talk at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity to purchase copies of James Michael Curley and have books signed after the talk. More info here.

On Thursday, 19 November, the Boston Immigration and Urban History Seminar series begins its season with a 5:15 p.m. talk by Sandy Zipp of Brown University, “Culture and Authority in the Superblock World: East Harlem Plaza and the Conflict Over Public Space.” Jeff Melnick of Babson College will give the comment. Please read the Seminars @ MHS blog post for more information on attending seminars, including how to make reservations and receive the papers in advance.