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Tillie Anderson-The Terrible Swede

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Start date: 19 May 2011 02:00 PM
End date: 19 May 2011 04:30 PM
Street / Location: 5211 N. Clark St.
City / town: Chicago
Country: Illinois, USA
Organizer: Swedish American Museum
Name: Melissa Weems
Email: gpekar@samac.org
Phone: 773.728.8111
Homepage: http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org/

On Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., the Swedish American Museum will host a lecture on Tillie Anderson. Learn about the Swedish girl from Skåne who immigrated to Chicago in 1891 and was an avid bicyclist and competitor. She was called “The world champion of women’s racing.” Refreshments will be served. Reservations are recommended.

Cost: $15 for members and $20 for non-members. If you have any questions, please e-mail Museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.