November 2012 Luncheon Meeting

Speaker: Teri Embry

“Giant in Our Midst: Pritzker Military Library”

Tour the world-renowned Pritzker Military Library ( 104. S. Michigan) with Chief Librarian (and Caxtonian) Teri Embry. Lunch first at the Cliff Dweller's (200 S. Michigan) at 11:15. The Library features an outstanding exhibit: "She's a WOW!", posters and photos of women in WWII; the Library also contains the Medal of Honor and Citizen Soldier permanent exhibits.

Teri will lead us through the collection highlights, discuss the Hiring Our Heroes, the yearly Military Writing Award, and the myriad of programs , lectures, interviews, panel discussions, movie screenings and the gift shop.

The Library was founded in 2003 to enhance the awareness of the input of the Citizen Soldier, preserve American military history, and honor the service of military personnel.

NOTE THESE CHANGES: Meet at the Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan for lunch at 11:15, prior to our tour at the nearby Pritzker Military Library