You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto: Evolution of Language In Kansas
Date and Time: May 18, 2023, 9:30 AM CT
Location:
Museum of World Treasures, 835 E 1st St N, Wichita
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We've all heard that newscasters are trained to speak with a Midwest accent—the so-called "accent from nowhere." In fact, language reflects people, history, and community. It is intimately tied to our immigrant past, a foundation that, surprisingly, is always changing. This talk will examine the ways language has changed in Kansas over the past hundred years through the examination of archival and contemporary oral history. Presented by Mary Kohn.
Sponsored by: Museum of World Treasures
For more information about this event, please contact:
Allie Little
(316) 816-2955
http://worldtreasures.org