{"id":530,"date":"2011-09-19T20:15:50","date_gmt":"2011-09-20T01:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.historicjoplin.org\/?p=530"},"modified":"2011-09-22T19:49:56","modified_gmt":"2011-09-23T00:49:56","slug":"new-joplin-history-book-honors-the-past-helps-rebuild-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.historicjoplin.org\/?p=530","title":{"rendered":"New Joplin History Book Honors the Past & Helps Rebuild the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leslie Simpson, Director of the Post-Memorial Art Reference Library, has a new book coming out on Joplin history, appropriately titled, Joplin<\/em>. The book is a history of Joplin as told “in hundreds of vintage images” and will be launched at an event at Hastings on September 24, this Saturday, at 10:00 AM. Profits from the first printing will go exclusively to the Joplin Chamber of Commerce Business Recovery Fund. \u00a0 Once we get a hold of a copy, we’ll be posting a review.\u00a0 Until then, please find the press release below concerning the event below!<\/p>\n

New Joplin History Book Honors the Past &<\/em>
\nHelps Rebuild the Future<\/em><\/p>\n

Longtime Joplin resident Leslie Simpson is the author of a new history<\/em>
\nbook that tells the story of Joplin’s past in hundreds of vintage images.<\/em>
\nJoplin, the newest addition in Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History series,<\/em>
\nwill be available on Saturday, September 24 exclusively at the Hastings<\/em>
\nstore in Joplin.<\/em><\/p>\n

Covering a span of more than 130 years, Joplin traces all aspects of the<\/em>
\ncity’s history through vintage postcard images. Author Leslie Simpson<\/em>
\ndescribes the book as \u201cMy love letter to the city of Joplin!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Local history publisher Arcadia Publishing and multimedia retailer<\/em>
\nHastings Entertainment, Inc. will donate proceeds from the first printing of<\/em>
\nthe book to the Joplin Chamber of Commerce Business Recovery Fund.<\/em><\/p>\n

The CEO’s from both companies have been personally involved in the<\/em>
\nproject and hope the initiative will support Joplin’s ongoing business<\/em>
\nrecovery efforts.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a tragedy like this happens, no matter how far away it is, your<\/em>
\nfirst instinct is to want to find a way to help,\u201d said Arcadia Publishing<\/em>
\npresident and CEO Richard Joseph. \u201cI’m glad we could do this,\u201d he<\/em>
\nsaid.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hastings Entertainment CEO John Marmaduke shared, \u201cWe are<\/em>
\npleased to have this book available at a time when locals truly need<\/em>
\nsomething to be excited about.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Joplin will be exclusively available at Hastings through October 2011.<\/em>
\nNon-local residents can order online at www.goHastings.com, from the<\/em>
\npublisher at www.arcadiapublishing.com, or by calling (888)-313-2665.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nAbout Arcadia Publishing<\/em>
\nArcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Books celebrate the<\/em>
\nplaces and faces that give America its spirit and life. Distinctive sepia covers, local authors, and vintage images<\/em>
\npresent a curbside look and street level understanding of a town’s bygone times. Find your place in history at<\/em>
\nwww.arcadiapublishing.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

About Hastings<\/em>
\nFounded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the<\/em>
\nsale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise,<\/em>
\nwith the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. www.goHastings.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Book proceeds to benefit Joplin local businesses<\/em><\/p>\n

Author Leslie Simpson has<\/em>
\nlived in Joplin for the past 32<\/em>
\nyears. She helped establish<\/em>
\nMain Street Joplin and the<\/em>
\nJoplin Historic Preservation<\/em>
\nCommission.<\/em>
\nJoplin<\/em><\/p>\n

Postcard History Series<\/em>
\nPrice: $21.99<\/em>
\n128 pages\/ softcover<\/em>
\nAvailable: September 24, 2011<\/em><\/p>\n

MEDIA INQUIRIES<\/em><\/p>\n

Arcadia: Mrs. PJ Norlander, Director of Marketing<\/em>
\n843.853.2070 x160 pjnorlander@arcadiapublishing.com<\/em><\/p>\n

EVENT INQUIRIES<\/em><\/p>\n

Hastings:<\/em>
\nPhone: 417-659-9828<\/em><\/p>\n

Joplin Book Launch Event<\/em>
\nSaturday, September 24, 2011<\/em>
\n10:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Host<\/em><\/p>\n

PUBLIC IS WELCOME<\/em>
\nCome share your own stories.<\/em>
\nMeet the author.<\/em>
\nTake a walk back in time.<\/em><\/p>\n

Who:<\/em>
\nHastings will host the author, Chamber of Commerce members,<\/em>
\ncommunity leaders, the publishing company, and any and all residents who<\/em>
\nwish to attend.<\/em><\/p>\n

What:<\/em>
\nA special launch event celebrating the publication of a new local history<\/em>
\nbook, Joplin, by Leslie Simpson.<\/em><\/p>\n

When:<\/em>
\nSaturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon<\/em>
\n10:00 a.m.<\/em>
\nWelcome, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony,<\/em>
\nChamber of Commerce Ambassadors Presentation<\/em>
\n10:30 a.m.<\/em>
\nAuthor Book Signing<\/em><\/p>\n

Book<\/em><\/p>\n

Where:<\/em>
\nHastings located at 526 South Range Line Road.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why:<\/em>
\nProceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Joplin Chamber<\/em>
\nof Commerce Business Recovery Fund.<\/em><\/p>\n

Beneficiary<\/em><\/p>\n

Directions and event information can be found online at<\/em><\/p>\n

www.arcadiapublishing.com\/Joplin.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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