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Month: March 2023

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Workplace discoveries (#6): a pennant signed by players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 

By Artur S.Posted on March 21, 2023June 29, 2024
  • Estate Sales

The pennant hung on the wall above the bed in a plastic sleeve. Its colors somewhat faded from exposure to the sun. Still, both the […]

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Jewish boys and German PoWs: the curious history of a WWII farm labor camp near Des Plaines

By Artur S.Posted on March 1, 2023April 9, 2026
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Camp Pine Woods is a part of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC), located north of Des Plaines. The entrance is on Lake […]

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I’m a public historian and museum professional, having worked at 5 military museums in the U.S. and Europe. Previously I managed an estate sale company. My passion is to uncover untold stories through places and keepsakes, so follow me as we explore together!

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