Saturday November 5, 2005

Adlai Stevenson of Illinois
at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Join Senator Adlai Stevenson III , Newton Minow, Representative John Brademas, Dawn Clark Netsch, biographer Jean Baker and other distinguished participants in recalling the man who told us, “We must look forward to great tomorrows”.

Adlai Stevenson of Illinois is a historic day-long program, on the 40th anniversary of Governor Stevenson’s death, made possible by the generous support of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. Limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. A $25 registration fee includes both morning and afternoon sessions, as well as a luncheon featuring remarks by Senator Stevenson. To make reservations, telephone (217) 558-8900.

GOVERNOR’S SERIES -- ADLAI STEVENSON OF ILLINOIS -- NOVEMBER 5, 2005

Conference Itinerary

9:00 a.m. Morning Session (Library Multipurpose Room)

Welcome by Richard Norton Smith, Executive Director ALPLM

Stevenson the Governor and Politician
Moderator: Thomas F. Schwartz, Illinois State Historian

Panel: Jean Baker, Goucher College
Paul Green, Roosevelt University
Thomas Littlewood, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

10:30 a.m. Intermission

10:45 a.m. Working with Stevenson
Moderator: Richard Norton Smith

Panel: Newton Minnow
Dawn Clark Netsch
Robert Wiedrich

12:15 p.m. Luncheon Program (Library Atrium)
Luncheon Speaker: The Honorable Adlai E. Stevenson, III

2:00 p.m. Afternoon Session (Library Multipurpose Room)

Springfield Remembers Adlai
A presentation featuring radio interviews, film footage and still photography. The presentation will conclude with a panel discussion of local residents moderated by Thomas F. Schwartz.

3:15 p.m. Intermission

3:30 p.m. Concluding Remarks
The Honorable John Brademus

Conference Registration Information: A $25 registration fee includes both morning and afternoon sessions, as well as a luncheon featuring remarks by Senator Stevenson. To make reservations, telephone (217) 558-8900.