Presentation: Claire Phillips: Oregon’s Legendary Actress and Spy

Author/historian, Sig Unander will highlight the life of Claire Phillips Snyder, the only Oregon woman to ever receive the Medal of Freedom.

Claire, a native of Portland, Oregon, was a stage actress whose espionage and humanitarian work as a guerilla leader during World War II brought her fame and international recognition. She had largely been forgotten until recent years. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.