My fellow Nebraskans, beginning August 31, I’ll be touring Nebraska libraries and donating unsold copies of the third edition of Prairie Deco.
About Gregory Paul Harm
I am the curator of the Lee Lawrie Archive, an author, photographer and independent researcher whose study of Lee Lawrie began in 2000. Raised in Lincoln and based in Austin, I have spent decades tracing and photographing Lawrie’s work across the United States.
Read more about my work, or explore Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco, my study of the artist’s sculpture at the Nebraska State Capitol.
Across Nebraska, from South Sioux City to Scottsbluff
The plan is to visit Lincoln, Beatrice, Omaha, Bellevue, La Vista, Papillion, Fremont, South Sioux City, Norfolk, Columbus, Chadron, Scottsbluff, North Platte, Lexington, Kearney and Grand Island, then return to Lincoln.
Google Gemini mapped a route of roughly 1,254 miles, with a little more than 19 hours of pure driving. It is a proper Nebraska road trip.
Why take Prairie Deco on the road?
Most Nebraskans know little, if anything, about Lee Lawrie and his architectural sculpture, even though his work graces many of the nation’s favorite buildings. Prairie Deco tells the story of his extraordinary work at the Nebraska State Capitol and invites a closer look at the art built into the places we use every day.
Let’s have coffee
My schedule is wide open. If you are a librarian in one of these communities and would like to buy me a coffee, please use the archive’s contact form to holler at me.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gregory Paul Harm?
Gregory Paul Harm is the curator of the Lee Lawrie Archive, an author, photographer and independent researcher whose study of Lee Lawrie began in 2000. Raised in Lincoln and based in Austin, he has documented Lawrie’s work across the United States.
Which Nebraska communities are on the library tour?
The planned route includes Lincoln, Beatrice, Omaha, Bellevue, La Vista, Papillion, Fremont, South Sioux City, Norfolk, Columbus, Chadron, Scottsbluff, North Platte, Lexington, Kearney and Grand Island, before returning to Lincoln.
How can a librarian connect during the tour?
Librarians in the listed communities are invited to reach out through the archive’s contact form to arrange a coffee or connect while the tour is nearby.
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