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Volunteers Work to Maintain Edgar Lee Masters Home | Community Voices

Edgar Lee Masters Home
Kathy Olesen
The Edgar Lee Masters Home is located in Petersburg, Ill.

The Edgar Lee Masters Home is located in Petersburg, Ill. Edgar Lee Masters was an American poet and is well-known for his publication "Spoon River Anthology." The home he lived in while in Petersburg is currently maintained by a group of volunteers. Kathy Olesen a volunteer and the president of the home's board spoke to Community Voices about the home's history, as well as upcoming events.

Originally aired Sept. 13, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator. 2021-2025.
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