For the holt babies of the 1950s-1970s. Historical Photo Exhibit “Children of Korea ~ A Sixty Year Retrospective” By Holt International Children’s Services Wednesday ~ November 13, 2013 ~ 5:30-7:30 PM ~ John F. Kennedy Caucus Room 325 ~ Russell Senate Office Building ~ Second & C Street N.E., Washington DC A Premier exhibit of historical photos from the archives of Holt International and the personal collection of Harry & Bertha Holt. The photos begin in the mid 1950’s in Korea and depict the reality of life for orphaned children that led the Holt’s to pioneer intercountry adoption. Most photos have never been public previously. No cost to attend ~ RSVP requested at holtinternational.org/events/DCPhotoExhibitRSVP.php SPECIAL GUESTS The First Generation of Korean Adoptees Korean adoptees of the 1950’s to 1970’s are invited to submit child photo and a current photo for a collage to be on view during the exhibit. For first generation adoptees who cannot attend, this will be a way for them to participate. Photos must be received by October 13, 2013 to be included. For information on sending photos, please contact Meghan Nelson at [email protected] We regret not everyone will be able to attend this event and will also make these photos and others available on-line at holtintl.org/holtalumni following the photo exhibit. Hosted by: Holt International Children’s Services Congressional Coalition on Adoption Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Ron Wyden PROGRAM: · Reception & Viewing of Photo Exhibit · Remarks by Invited Officials and Members of Congress · Light refreshments INVITED GUESTS: Holt Alumni and families, Korean Community, Members of Congress, Congressional staff, child welfare and development organizations and individuals who contribute to meeting the needs of displaced children. Our apologies for any duplicate emails, for questions please contact Meghan Nelson at: [email protected] or 541.687.2202 (Credits goes to Heidi Perron Jaehne)
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 04:29:30 +0000
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