By Jeremy Dibbell

– We hope you’ll join us for the first of a new series of mini-courses, “What does Massachusetts have to do with …?”, which kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, 16 November at 12 noon. For the opening course Librarian Peter Drummey and Curator of Art Anne Bentley will discuss “What does Massachusetts have to do with … THOMAS JEFFERSON?” The cost for these courses (which includes lunch) is $20 for non-members, $10 for members. Space is limited and reservations are required; you can register online here or call 617-646-0519 to reserve a space. Watch this space for information on upcoming mini-course dates and topics.

– On Thursday, 18 November at 5:15 p.m., the Boston Immigration and Urban History Seminar series continues with a talk by Yael Schacher of Harvard University, “Discrimination, Persecution, and Alien Seamen in U.S. Ports, 1930s to 1960s.” Vivek Bald of MIT will give the comment. Please read the Seminar Series 2010 post for informaton on attending MHS seminars.