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In a Nutshell: Frances Glessner Lee

The Mother of Forensic Science
2026-09-20 14:00:00 2026-09-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago In a Nutshell: Frances Glessner Lee Sarah Sullivan will discuss the fascinating life of the American forensic scientist, creator of the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death, and the first female police captain in the United States. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3, Program Room 2

Sunday, September 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Huntley Area Public Library

Program Room 3, Program Room 2

Sarah Sullivan will discuss the fascinating life of the American forensic scientist, creator of the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death, and the first female police captain in the United States.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Nature | Lecture & Discussion |

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