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Daily Archives: December 30, 2009

The Story of Emma Jones

Dec 30

Posted by makleen

“Emma Jones,” from my appearance at the Rockford Public Library on October 17, 2009:

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Tags: Emma Jones, ghost story, Haunted House, library, Michael Kleen, Rockford

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    "A long-time researcher... regional historian, author and raconteur – Kleen is a man of many talents." - McDonough County Choice

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    • Autumn and Winter (2003)
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    • Sweatshops and Social Justice: Can Compassionate Libertarians Agree?
    • Interview with WGN News at 9pm
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