The Wanda Gag House

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Wanda Gag House Association, 226 North Washington St., New Ulm MN, 56073; Ph. 507 359-2632; http://www.newulmweb.com/citylights/gag/gag.htm 1900?

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Wanda Hazel Gag was the author of the classic children's book, Millions of Cats. She was born March 11, 1893, to Anton Gag and his wife, Lissi, in New Ulm. She was the first of their seven children. The Gag house was built in 1894. Wanda Gag live there until age 20. After the death of her parents, Wanda was forced to provide for her sisters and one brother. She also wanted to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She eventually wrote and illustrated "Millions of Cats", which was published in 1928. Wanda Gag died in 1946. The Gag house is located at 226 North Washington Street. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (from the website description for the Wanda Gag House)

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United States
Minnesota
Brown
New Ulm

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