Hmong Diaspora Exhibit

Posted by Jenny on February 7, 2023

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Photo courtesy of Anita Taylor Doering.

 

On January 22, 2023, an exhibition of vintage Hmong clothing, artifacts, and history exploring the long journey from the mountains of Laos, across the Mekong to the shores of the Mississippi was launched on the second floor of the La Crosse Public Library - Main Branch. This exhibit will continue to be up through the end of February 2023. Along with this exhibit, a new Spotlight Collections featuring titles by established and emerging Hmong authors across multiple genres debuted, and will be a permanent collection located on the second floor.

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Photos courtesy of Anita Taylor Doering.


While the exhibit is up, there will be a number of programs:

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Photo courtesy of Anita Taylor Doering.

While the La Crosse Public Library is actively working to provide more materials about, by, and for Hmoob community members, the Archives & Local History Department is interested in documenting local Hmoob history for future generations. If you or anyone you know is interested in donating items relating to La Crosse history, please contact the LPL Archives at (608) 789-7136 or archives@lacrosselibrary.org.

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Photos courtesy of Anita Taylor Doering.

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