King of the Elephants?

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0193
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0193
Title: King of the Elephants?
Description: George W. Dawson's lecture, "King of the Elephants?" presented to the SPHEX Club on 10/12/17, explores the Babar children's book series, anthropomorphism, and the real-life implications and controversies surrounding Babar's depiction. Dawson delves into the history of Babar, the character's journey from jungle to civilization, and the broader issues of colonialism and racism hinted at in the stories. The presentation also includes personal anecdotes, analysis of elephant biology and social structures, and the pressing issue of ivory poaching and its historical context.
Date: 12 October 2017
Creator: Dawson, George W.
topic: SPHEX Club - lecture; Dawson, George W.; Babar; African elephants; poaching; CITES; Great Elephant Census
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: Dawson, George W.; George M. Jones Library Association