You're invited! The Jefferson Educational Society proudly announces a book release kickoff celebration and the start of sales for Erie, Pennsylvania MAYORS: 150 Years of Political History, an informative and comprehensive Erie political history written by eminent Erie historian and Jefferson Society President William P. Garvey, Ph.D. The cocktail party will begin at 6:00 PM and will be followed by reader reactions at 7:00 PM. The book signing will take place from 7:30-8:00 PM. Please join us for this exciting event!
Dr. William Garvey received his B.A. from Gannon University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Garvey had a rich, 42-year career as an educator and administrator of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa. – serving as the college’s president for 25 years. Dr. Garvey currently serves as the President of The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress.