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“font-family: Verdana;”>John Oldani will speak about his book, “font-family: Verdana; line-height: 115%;”>You Did What In The Ditch?: Folklore of the American Quilter
at the Florissant Valley Branch of St. Louis County Library on
Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 2 p.m.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Oldani is well known for his interest in and knowledge of local folklore and traditions. He has established an archive for research with a strong emphasis on the American quilt and the lore surrounding its history. Oldani has produced quilt shows, served as a judge at national shows, and has written and spoken on the meaning of the American quilt as seen through folklore.
“font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal;”>The
Florissant Valley Branch is located at 195 N. Florissant Rd. S. in
Florissant. The program is free and open to the public. Light
refreshments will be served. For more
information please call 314 994-3300.Â