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Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra

2026-04-22 19:00:00 2026-04-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. Please register. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 19:00:00 2026-04-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. Please register. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. Please register.

During World War II, using her shortwave radio from her home in Nutley, New Jersey, Agnes listened to Radio Berlin each night and notated the names of U.S. Prisoners of War as they were announced.

Signed copies will be available after the program for purchase.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Author Event |

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