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The Monuments Men and Women: Saving Europe's Treasures (NSSC Class)

Jeff Mishur, Art Historian, Art Excursions, presents the compelling story of how art historians, museum professionals, and military personnel worked to protect Europe's cultural treasures and repatriate stolen objects during and after World War II has inspired numerous books and films.  This slide lecture deals with some of the major players associated with the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program and why their efforts were so urgently needed.

Wed               7/23                                          10 - 11:30am

The cost is $10 member; $13 non-member. Call 847/784-6030 to register. Website www.nssc.org.

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