The Library of Virginia Book Talk Series Moses Ezekiel: Civil War Soldier and Renowned Sculptor by Col. Keith Gibson and Stan Cohen Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 12:00 noon The Library of Virginia is pleased to announce that Colonel Keith Gibson, director of museum programs and architectural historian at Virginia Military Institute, and Stan Cohen, author, historian, and publisher, will discuss and sign their new book, Moses Ezekiel: Civil War Soldier and Renowned Sculptor at noon on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. A native of Richmond, Ezekiel was the first Jewish cadet enrolled at VMI. As a young cadet he fought in the Battle of New Market in 1864 and served in the Confederate army. After the Civil War he trained as a sculptor, studying at the Royal Academy of Art in Berlin and creating numerous well-known sculptures. This talk is offered in partnership with the Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives. A small exhibition of pieces by Ezekiel will be on display in conjunction with the talk. This event is free to the public. The Library of Virginia is located at 800 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Free parking is available under the building. www.lva.virginia.gov 804.692.3900 Upcoming Events: Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 12:00 noon Book Talk: Mr. Jefferson’s Women by John Kukla Monday, November 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Book Talk: Rhett Butler’s People by Donald McCaig For a listing of more events at the Library of Virginia, visit http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whoweare/events/index.asp .