Andover Historical Society to meet Nov. 20


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Posted Online: Nov. 12, 2012, 1:09 pm
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Press release submitted by Andover Historical Society


The Andover Historical Society of Andover, IL, will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2 p.m., at the American Woman's League Building. Dr. Nancy Frakes of Geneseo will tell about her new illustrated book, "Swedish Immigrants Find the American Dream in Andover, IL," which has just been published. Refreshments will be served by Bob and Shirley Koehler. The group will have lunch at the Andover Cafe at 1 o'clock, prior to the meeting.

Dr Frakes' book is available for purchase at Central Bank-Andover.

For more information, call (309) 845-0168 or (309) 476-8228





















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