Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15–6:00 PM
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Jeremy Braddock, Associate Professor, Department of Literatures in English, Cornell University. Co-Sponsored by Department of English and Creative Writing. Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
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