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The J. Harrison and Robbie Nelle Christopher Livingston Concert Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of our alumnus and supporter Robbie Nelle Christopher Livingston. For information on the series or information on ticket sales please contact Guy McClure at 256-233-8296.

Emile Pandolfi

Jerry Ellis

November 16, 2010
7:00 p.m.
McCandless Hall
Free and open to the public

Of Cherokee heritage, Jerry Ellis was the first person in the modern world to walk the 900 mile route of the Trail of Tears. His book about that journey, WALKING THE TRAIL, ONE MAN'S JOURNEY ALONG THE CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS, was first published by Delacorte Press and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Still in print, it has sold over 200,000 copies. He has lectured about that journey in Asia, Europe, Africa and throughout the US. He currently divides his time between living in Rome, Italy and Fort Payne, Alabama.