The Sweep of American History and Culture as
Revealed through Currency and Coins
Capitan Public Library 102 East 2nd Street, Capitan, NM 575.354.3035
Program: Sunday, August 19th, 2:00 PM
Presented by David Higgins
Eagles, Bison, Native Americans, Tennessee Woodsmen, Discovery of America,
Western Expansion, Explosion of Agriculture, Rapid Industrialization,
Idealization of Women, Wars, and more.
The numerous re-issues of currency and coins glow with insights into
the people and events that have made Americans proud.
They are a serial depiction of how our culture and values have evolved.
The line of evolution will be revealed through numerous photographs
of currency and coins and the interesting stories behind their design.
Special attention will be given to the introduction, development, and eventual disappearance of Miss Liberty |
David Higgins is a retired finance professor
who taught at universities in Arizona, Wisconsin,
and Texas. His expertise areas are economics,
financial management, treasury operations,
and personal investment management prior to
and during retirement.
He conducts short classes that address current
economic conditions, personal asset management,the history of money, and the history of the Southwest.
David and his wife Peggy reside in Denton, Texas, and spend much of the summer in Ruidoso.
NOTE: A light lunch will be served during an intermission in the 90-minute program. Please RSVP for the lunch portion at 575.354.3035.
Contributions to defer the lunch cost will be appreciated.
The Capitan public library is donor supported. Donations and/or volunteer
assistance are always needed and much appreciated.
For more information call Capitan Public Library at 575-354-3035.
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