Giving Voice to Clem!: The Kansas Icon that Chronicled How America Eats

Sat, Mar 22 2025

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Subjects

History

Age Group

For adults

Series

Women's History Month 2025

Presenter

Mary Schmidt

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Kansan Clementine Paddleford traveled the world as one of America’s preeminent food editors. Spend some time with “Clem,” as portrayed by storyteller Mary L. Schmidt, as she shares stories of her life and the food she experienced. From Winston Churchill to church basements, she truly dined at America’s tables and beyond.

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