Friday, July 7, 2017

July 8, 2017 - Observe 100th anniversary of Tom Thomson's disappearance

100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's Disappearance

July 8, 2017 -- 2 p.m.

Join cultural historian Dr. Gregory Klages to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the disappearance of renowned Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson.  
100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's Disappearance
 
Klages uses first-hand testimony and archival records to sort fact from popular legends in writing about Thomson's mysterious demise. His 2016 book, The Many Deaths of Tom Thomson: Separating Fact from Fiction, has appeared on the National Post Canadian non-fiction bestseller list, and was included in the Writers' Trust of Canada Best Books of 2016. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event.
 
Grey Roots Museum & Archives
102599 Grey Road 18, RR4, Owen Sound ON, N4K 5N6
Tel. 519-376-3690, Fax. 519-376-4654
Web: www.greyroots.com


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