The Millicent Rogers Museum continues the ‘Millicent Unplugged’ online series Nov 3. Courtesy/MRM
MRM News:
Join The Millicent Rogers Museum (MRM) for an informal conversation with historians as they discuss the various ways in which historical narratives are preserved, presented, interpreted, communicated, and questioned.
“From the written word to oral histories, from anecdotal accounts to public reenactments and historical fiction, history held and shared in many forms presents us with challenges as we search for thoughtful authenticity.”
Robert Kidera is a retired teacher and award-winning author of several books including The Gabe McKenna mystery series which began with Red Gold in 2015 and culminates with A Long Time to Die in 2021. Kidera is a member of Southwest Writers and makes his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kidera’s books can be found on his publishing company’s website.
Dianne Layden is a semi-retired college professor and writer in Albuquerque. She came to New Mexico in 1969 to complete a doctorate in American Studies at the University of New Mexico. She has taught at the University of Houston and University of Redlands in Southern California, among other institutions. Research interests include New Mexico history and culture, public violence, and social justice. Writing achievements include a first-place award in 2018 from the National Federation of Press Women. In 2021, Dr. Layden was selected by the New Mexico Humanities Council to portray Ruth Bader Ginsburg in its Chautauqua program.
John Steinle, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, received a master’s degree in Museum and Archival Management from Wright State University. Steinle worked as a Curator and Archivist at the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Historical Society. He then served as Director at several Ohio museums before emigrating to Colorado in 1992. In 1994, Steinle became the Administrator of the Hiwan Homestead Museum in Evergreen, Colorado, working for Jefferson County Open Space. He was later promoted to History Education Supervisor and Region Supervisor for the Bear Creek Region. He retired in 2016.
