About this Event
“Ryan White, the teenage crusader with AIDS, as told by a journalist-author who covered his story” presented by Nelson Price
Sunday, May 17th
2pm (Eastern)
Doors Open at 1:15pm
Program begins at 2pm and will be followed by a brief book-signing.
Cost: $5 for NonMembers; FREE for Current IMHM Members*
In the mid-1980s, Ryan White from Kokomo, IN, drew international attention with his crusade to attend school in nearby Russiaville after having been diagnosed with AIDS at age 13. Amid widespread panic and hostility, Ryan persevered. In the process, he became the face of young people with the terrifying, misunderstood disorder. As a journalist for Indianapolis newspapers, Nelson Price covered Ryan’s crusade from the beginning, and continued to report on aspects of the story after Ryan’s death in 1990. Eventually Mr. Price wrote the award-winning biography The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White. Copies of the book will be available for purchase onsite.
The Annual Lande Family Lecture is named in honor of Dr. R. Gregory Lande, his wife Brenda, and their son Galen.
Registration required for in-person and virtual attendees. In-person guests can pre-order a copy of the book with their registration.
*Member tickets are only available for current active IMHM members. Member status will be confirmed.
***Important information for attendees: Advanced registration is required. In-person seating is limited. This is a hybrid event with ticket options for both in person and virtual attendance. Please make sure you are registering for the correct ticket type. Member tickets are only available for current active IMHM members. Member status will be confirmed. Virtual attendees will receive a link to join the event via Zoom 24 hours prior to the event. If you don't receive it by then, check your email junk folder or email us at [email protected]. Doors open for in person attendees at 1:15pm.
IMHM Event Disclaimers: 1) The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) in this presentation are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Indiana Medical History Museum or its affiliates. 2) The content of the presentation is not intended to be a substitute for professional medial advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. 3) The Indiana Medical History Museum is housed in a historic building, and as such, may present certain risks and/or physical restrictions. Please let us know if you require special accommodations, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Nelson Price is an Indianapolis-based author, journalist, historian and radio personality. His books include his Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman (which features profiles and vignettes of 160 notable figures). Legendary Hoosiers and, with co-author Joan Hostetler, Indianapolis Then and Now. He hosts “Hoosier History Live!”, a weekly talk show, on WICR-FM (88.7) in Indianapolis. A fifth-generation Hoosier, Nelson Price is a former feature writer/columnist for The Indianapolis Star, has served on the boards of several civic organizations and has been named a Sagamore of the Wabash by two Indiana governors.
His radio show Hoosier History Live, which has been on the air since 2008, is believed to be the only radio program in the country about a state’s history that’s live with listener call-in.
An award-winning former feature writer/columnist for The Indianapolis Star, Nelson draws from his books to provide commentary on history tours across Indiana.
In addition, he has taught at Indiana University-Indianapolis, regularly speaks at schools across the state as part of PTA-sponsored presentations about Indiana history, writes for several magazines, and has been named a Sagamore of the Wabash by two Indiana governors.
Nelson is a fifth-generation Hoosier and serves on the boards of several civic and media organizations, including the Society of Indiana Pioneers and the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. He helped launch the annual “Living Legends” gala at the Indiana Historical Society that honors distinguished Hoosiers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Indiana Medical History Museum, 3270 Kirkbride Way, Indianapolis, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 26.38
