Sunday October 27, 2013
1:00PM - 2:30PM
A Hidden Child and Clandestine Activities of French Women During World War II
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The Vilna Shul welcomes Dr. Monique Saigal-Escudero to discuss her journey and work documenting women of the French resistance during World War II.
Join Pomona College alumni, parents, and friends for a reception and visiting faculty lecture in Boston.
A Professor Emerita of Romance Languages and Literatures at Pomona College for 45 years, Monique Saigal-Escudero's latest book, French Heroines 1940-1945: Courage, Strength and Ingenuity, shares the stories of 18 women in the French Resistance who stood out because of their extraordinary courage. Catholic, Jewish or Protestant- they transcended religious divides in the name of a common ideal. Her talk will feature a slideshow of her life as a hidden child in the French Resistance as well as video footage of some of the women she interviewed for her book.
Join Pomona College alumni, parents, and friends for a reception and visiting faculty lecture in Boston.
A Professor Emerita of Romance Languages and Literatures at Pomona College for 45 years, Monique Saigal-Escudero's latest book, French Heroines 1940-1945: Courage, Strength and Ingenuity, shares the stories of 18 women in the French Resistance who stood out because of their extraordinary courage. Catholic, Jewish or Protestant- they transcended religious divides in the name of a common ideal. Her talk will feature a slideshow of her life as a hidden child in the French Resistance as well as video footage of some of the women she interviewed for her book.
For More Information:
Location/Venue:
The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture
Address:
18 Phillips Street
City:
Boston
Zip/Postal:
02114
Contact Name:
Jessica Antoline
Phone:
617-523-2324
Email:
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