History in a Shoebox: Photographs from the Spanish Civil War, Lleida 1936-1939 September 27, 2006

For the first time, 20 unique photographs recovered from the town of Lleida during the Spanish Civil War will be on exhibition at the Sculpture Court Gallery at Wellesley College’s Jewett Art Center from September 27 through October 29. Taken by Ramon Rius, a baker from Lleida, the images document various events from the Spanish Civil War including church burnings, paramilitary forces, demonstrations in support of the Republic, and finally the fascists entering the town. The opening reception is on September 27 at 5pm. Free admission and parking. Visit www.davismuseum.wellesley.edu for more details.

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