Neill Public Library officials discuss removal of Thomas Jefferson portrait
The Pullman Library Board of Trustees is considering a request to remove a portrait of Thomas Jefferson from the Pullman Neill Library.
Section:Gallery
Fri., Jan. 21, 2022
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Four patrons asked that this painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel be moved or taken down from where it is displayed at Neill Public Library in Pullman because of Jefferson's views on slavery. The library's board of trustees will meet on Feb. 9 to review policies that affect the library's art collection.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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Anne Robertson moves a cart of books near an oil painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel on Thursday at Neill Public Library in Pullman.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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Anne Robertson shelves graphic novels near an oil painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Neill Public Library in Pullman. The library's board of trustees will meet on Feb. 9 to review policies that affect the library's art collection after four patrons asked that the painting be moved or taken down because of Jefferson's views on slavery.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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Anne Robertson shelves books near an oil painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Neill Public Library in Pullman. The library's board of trustees will meet on Feb. 9 to review policies that affect the library's art collection after four patrons asked that the painting be moved or taken down because of Jefferson's views on slavery.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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Four patrons asked that this painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel be moved or taken down from where it is displayed at Neill Public Library in Pullman because of Jefferson's views on slavery. The library's board of trustees will meet on Feb. 9 to review policies that affect the library's art collection.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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Four patrons asked that this painting of Thomas Jefferson by Dan Piel be moved or taken down from where it is displayed at Neill Public Library in Pullman because of Jefferson's views on slavery. The library's board of trustees will meet on Feb. 9 to review policies that affect the library's art collection.
Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
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