Lecture Discusses Scranton Master Penman
The University of Scranton hosted reception and presentation for the Weinberg Memorial Library’s exhibit “Distinguished for Their Talents – Theatrical Portraits by Scranton Master Penman P. W. Costello, 1905-1930.” From left are: Michael Knies, special collections librarian; and featured speakers Michael Friedman, Ph.D., professor English and theatre at the University, and Thomas W. Costello, great-grandson of P. W. Costello.The University of Scranton held a reception and presentation for the exhibit “Distinguished for Their Talents – Theatrical Portraits by Scranton Master Penman P. W. Costello, 1905-1930,” which was on display during the spring semester in Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
Speaking at the lecture were Thomas W. Costello, P. W. Costello’s great-grandson, and University of Scranton English and Theatre Professor Michael Friedman, Ph.D.
The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
Images of the portraits are also available online through the library’s digital collections website.
