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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
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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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Adam Wolanin: Chicago’s Polish immigrant at the 1950 FIFA World Cup

By Artur S.Posted on December 16, 2022September 23, 2026
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At the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the United States national team carried out one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history- defeating […]

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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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