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Submitted: 12/12/07 • Approved: 12/12/07 • Last Updated: 11/4/15 • R15208-G15207-S3
Zofia Wanda Mikuszewska Hartman
Oct 13, 1897, Buffalo
Jan 7, 1986
Dau of Jan Mikuszewski and Weronika Szulc.
"Sophie" was the first woman to ride a motorcycle on the "Wall of Death" in May 1918.
She was in several silent films.
She was the only female magician in Buffalo, NY 1932.
She traveled the Vaudeville and carnival circuits.
Her children, grandchildren and faith were the most important to her.
Contributed on 12/12/07
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Record #: 15208