England, circa 1240-1260 CE. 1 roll: 326 x 22 cm. (5 membranes: 68, 59. 5, 56, 75. 5, and 73 cm. long; first membrane only shown). Covers from Severus to Uther Pendragon.
Christmas letter from principal Daniel Lewis of Grant School, an African American grade school in Kansas City, Kansas, to the parents and teachers, December, 1942. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Lewis (1897-1989) moved to Kansas for his college education.…
This piece depicts joy narratively, like telling a story: two siblings enjoy spending Christmas together despite living in a dark, shabby little house. This conveys an aspect of joy I find powerful, which is living in and appreciating every moment.