"Meet a real WWII Enigma code breaker! Annette Salvesen, who worked at Bletchley Park deciphering German secretly-coded messages, will be speaking at the Library tonight at 6:00pm. Don't miss it as history comes alive!"
The Episcopal Church Women have set Thursday, November 3rd as the date for their next luncheon. A meeting at 11:30 a.m. precedes the noon lunch. Last month Annette Salvesen was scheduled to talk about her adventures as a World War II coder in Britain; however, she was unable to attend that day, so she will be the guest speaker for this meeting.
A St. Paul’s parishioner, she has recently published a book, Sworn to Secrecy, about her wartime work at Bletchley Park. Her talk will detail more about her experiences, and begins at approximately 12:45 p.m. Born in England, Ms. Salvesen is now a permanent resident of the U.S., and has resided in Palm Springs since the 1970s. After the talk, she will autograph copies of her book. All women of the church are invited to this special autumn gathering, as are visitors, and newcomers. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite salad, rolls, or dessert to serve four; beverages will be provided. Hostess duties will be shared by Barbara Villani, Ruth Kraus and Trisha Greico. For additional information, please contact Bette Knutson, (760) 416-5739. - See more at: http://stpaulsps.org/2011/10/the-abundant-lite-october-20-2011/#sthash.S2IIqa4S.dpuf "Code Breaker and Author Annette Salvesen to Speak at the Library On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Author Annette Salvesen will appear at the Palm Springs Public Library at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Salvesen will discuss her book, “Sworn to Secrecy: World War II” which chronicles her story of being a code breaker at the Bletchley Park facility in England.
In 1944, during World War II, Annette Salvesen vowed never to discuss her work decoding messages from British intelligence agents stationed in Germany. Her book details her time at Bletchley Park, the highly secretive Government Code and Cypher School in Buckinghamshire, England. According to historical accounts, the high-level intelligence produced at Bletchley Park shortened the War in Germany by at least two years and saved millions of lives. While Salvesen worked with messages from intelligence agents, other areas worked to crack messages sent within the German military through the “Enigma” cipher machine – a device the Nazis believed produced unbreakable codes. The decoders’ work helped strategic planning in some of the War’s biggest military operations. Knowing the enemy’s whereabouts before an attack was critical. Prime Minister Winston Churchill praised the efforts – and the discretion – of the Bletchley staff, referring to the dedicated workers as “The geese that laid the golden eggs and never cracked.” She will share her story and read from select passages of her book. The lecture is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited. The lecture will be presented in The Learning Center at the Library." Palm Springs Library Blog "Sworn to Secrecy World War II presented by Annette Salvesen at the Palm Springs Public Library. This book chronicles the story of code breaking at the Bletchly Park facility in England. It is important to remember these events and to celebrate our Veterans during this month of remembrance. This FREE program will begin at 6:00 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC).
In 1944, during World War II, Annette Salvesen vowed never to discuss her work decoding messages from British intelligence agents stationed in Germany. Her book details her time at Bletchley Park, the highly secretive Government Code and Cypher School in Buckinghamshire, England. According to historical accounts, the high-level intelligence produced at Bletchley Park shortened the War in Germany by at least two years and saved millions of lives. While Salvesen worked with messages from intelligence agents, other areas worked to crack messages sent within the German military through the “Enigma” cipher machine – a device the Nazis believed produced unbreakable codes. The decoders’ work helped strategic planning in some of the War’s biggest military operations. Knowing the enemy’s whereabouts before an attack was critical. " www.hot4palmsprings.com |
AuthorAnnette Salvesen is my British Friend. She takes her coffee with cream and honey. Serve it piping hot! ArchivesCategories
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