Mansfield Sesquicentennial Book Signing to be Held September 23

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield Sesquicentennial Committee will host a public book signing of 150 Years Together: A Pictorial History on Sunday, September 23,
1-4 p.m. in the St. James Episcopal Church, 30 E. Wellsboro Street in Mansfield. 

Authors Joyce M. Tice and Steven Orner will be on hand to sign copies of the book, which contain more than 300 photographs of the borough and university over the past 150 years.  They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bailey, reigning King and Queen of the Sesquicentennial.

“Joyce and Steve have done an incredible job uncovering photos and information
that contribute immensely to the history of the borough and university,” said Dennis Miller, co-chair of the Sesquicentennial Committee. “The book underscores, again, the fact that the university and borough, both born in 1857, share a rich, colorful history.”

The book sells for $15 and will be available for purchase at the event.  Profits from the book are planned to be used to publish a second pictorial book. 

“Joyce and Steve, with the contributions of local photographer Bruce Dart and historian Chester Bailey, have amassed hundreds of photos,” Miller said. “With the high interest in local history, we’re hoping to publish asecond book.”

There will be a free soup buffet for all who attend the book signing.

150 Years Together: A Pictorial History was made possible by a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development.  It was designed by Mansfield University graphic artist
Sheran Lawton and edited by Miller.