Chapter 5

Helena Modrzejewska

Helena Modrzejewska was likely the first Polish immigrant to really hit the headlines on the other side of the Atlantic. She came to America in 1876 when she was already 35 years old. An accomplished actress in Poland, Modjeska had to start again from scratch in America. Read More

Actress
1840-1909

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