11th Annual Lecture in Honor of John C. Van Horne, with Richard Kagan
11sep5:30 pm9:00 pm11th Annual Lecture in Honor of John C. Van Horne, with Richard Kagan
Event Details
11th Annual Lecture in Honor of John C. Van Horne, with Richard Kagan Thursday, September 11th, 2025 Franklin Hall at the American Philosophical Society
Event Details
11th Annual Lecture in Honor of John C. Van Horne, with Richard Kagan
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Franklin Hall at the American Philosophical Society
Join us for the 11th Annual Lecture in Honor of John C. Van Horne, featuring Richard Kagan, author of The Inquisition’s Inquisitor: Henry Charles Lea of Philadelphia. In this lecture, Professor Kagan, will examine Lea’s multi-faceted career as a historian, shrewd businessman, dogged reformer, and major benefactor of the Library Company and University of Pennsylvania. He also offers new insights into Lea’s personal life, notably his controversial infatuation with his first cousin and future wife, Anna C. Jaudon; the periodic breakdowns that sidetracked his intellectual pursuits; and religious convictions that compromised the ostensibly “scientific” and objective character of his historical work.
Help us celebrate Dr. John C. Van Horne’s legacy of education and scholarship by joining us at the free public lecture and book signing, members-only reception, and private dinner immediately following the event.
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September 11, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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