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"Ann Petry and the James Family Letters" October 18

By Middletown's Elisabeth Petry

Bill Maune, Community Contributor

Posted Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 7:08 am ET|Updated Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 7:12 am ET

"Ann Petry and the James Family Letters" October 18
Drawing from her two acclaimed books on her family's history and their documentary film-in-progress, journalist and author Elisabeth Petry of Middletown will introduce the James clan of Connecticut, who rose from slavery, overcame racism and produced a number of "firsts."

The talks are free and open to the public. To register, call 860.322.6445, email: chestervillagewest@lcsnet.com or visit this page.

Ann's husband Larry Riley of Middletown Is: The 2016 William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award

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