EPISODE · Nov 5, 2019 · 24 MIN
From Baltimore Socialite To Audacious Spy
from On The Record · host WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
Virginia Hall, daughter of an upscale Baltimore family, turned herself into one of the most daring spies of World War II. Biographer Sonia Purnell recounts Hall repeatedly eluding capture and death while helping the French resist Nazi occupation.Purnell will speak at Hall's alma mater, Roland Park County School, tomorrow evening. Details here.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472
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