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Memories of the Ottenheimer Brothers & the Rocket Plant on 10th & Spring Street
2026-03-24 18:00:00 2026-03-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Memories of the Ottenheimer Brothers & the Rocket Plant on 10th & Spring Street Join us to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact. Main Library - 529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

Tuesday, March 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-24 18:00:00 2026-03-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Memories of the Ottenheimer Brothers & the Rocket Plant on 10th & Spring Street Join us to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact. Main Library - 529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

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529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

Join us to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact.

Ladies Garment Manufacturing Company helped elevate the Ottenheimer Brothers’ name in the worlds of business and philanthropy, but the story is incomplete without recognizing the women who shaped, sustained, and strengthened that legacy. Join CALS Butler Center genealogy and local history specialist Rhonda Stewart to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact. This program draws on research support provided by Carla Hines Coleman and Jim Pfeiffer.

Registration is not required and refreshments will be provided. Validated parking is available in the CALS Main Library surface lot or CALS Parking garage.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3000 or email askcals@cals.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | WomensHistoryMonth | RobertsLibrary |

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