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09
James E. Haas: Author & Historian of College Point
ByAbout the Author
James E. Haas is a fifth generation College Pointer and a graduate of St. John’s University in Jamaica, NY. He has written ten books, three on subjects related to the history of College Point. With a Masters Degree in Religious Education, Haas has written widely on church-related subjects, liturgy and prayer with and for children as well as religious education.
The biography has received glowing comments such as these from Andrew Walker:
James E. Haas tells a compelling story of a sculptor who made a tremendous, but underappreciated impact on the American cultural scene during his lifetime.The level of research is clearly a compassionate focus in a conventional biographical approach. MacNeil is not a Rodin or a Picasso where drama dictates his biography. Rather, his story reaches heights of dramatic impact in those decisions and efforts that charted the nations priorities and challenges.At times, this dramatic arc of MacNeil’s artistic activity is deeply connected to broader social and cultural life during times of change. MacNeil’s life after his experiences in the early 20th century continued as an expected life of a committed artist, and this biography does justice to his contributions, and his artistic achievement.Andrew Walker — Director, Amon Carter Museum of American Art. — Fort Worth, TX
This volume on Hermon MacNeil is the 5th history Haas’ has authored about College Point. it any surprise that he has published 5 books of
Here are 5 available titles:
To Honor Fallen Heroes: How a Small German-American Village in New York City Experienced the Great War (1)
by James E. Haas | Mar 8, 2018
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