Eyewitness: How Artists Influenced How Americans "Saw" the American Civil War
There was great demand for news from the front during the Civil War. Our speaker, Earl Robinson, will enlighten us about the impact of artists, photographers, and the media, showing us how they informed and influenced the public during the war. Through the use of his amazing collection of primary materials, Earl’s talk will provide a visual experience that explores the media, technology, and creative contributions that brought the war into the homes of American citizens. You will not want to miss this presentation’s unique look at the Civil War.

Earl Robinson
Earl’s Civil War memories go back to visiting “John Brown’s lookout” and celebrating the War’s centennial as a boy.  He is a founding member of the West Coast Civil War Collectors, owner of Reunion Civil War Antiques, and a regular exhibitor of original artifacts at national Civil War shows. Earl has authored articles in “North South Trader’s Civil War and Military Images” magazine, and he has spoken to Civil War Round Tables throughout Southern California.  In addition, Earl is a member of the Board of Directors, for the Garrison and Society, of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum.  His wife, Cathy, is a Virginian, whose great-grandfather was General George Pickett’s orderly.  In his other life, Earl is the co-founder, and President, of the Omnica Corporation, one of the premier medical product design, engineering, and development firms on the West coast.