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Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green

Known as the "Queen of the Rumrunners on the East Coast," Nellie Green led a captivating life full of bootlegging adventures. Nellie fearlessly stood up to all those who tried to stand in her way, receiving respect and financial support from many influential people. She built an underground empire in a business world dominated by men. Her rumrunners were men of intrigue who assumed aliases such as "Blackie," "Wing" and "King Tut." Join author Tony Renzoni as he recounts the life and times of this legendary figure, set against the historical backdrop of the Prohibition era, the women's movement and the Roaring Twenties.

Tony Renzoni, Charlene Green Masey

Tony Renzoni is the author of the well-received books "Connecticut Rock 'n' Roll: A History", "Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce", "Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green", and "Historic Connecticut Music Venues: From the Coliseum to the Shaboo". His new book Connecticut Music Venues: From the Coliseum to Shaboo is the second in his series on rock 'n' roll in Connecticut.Tony is a rock 'n' roll enthusiast. He was an avid collector of rock memorabilia for many years, amassing a record collection of over ten thousand vinyl records. One of his hobbies has been researching the rock 'n' roll music scene in Connecticut, as well as nationally.Tony had a thirty-eight-year career with the federal government. As district manager in Connecticut's Fairfield County, he oversaw the operations of four field offices, serving over 100,000 beneficiaries. He wrote over one thousand weekly columns that were published in the Connecticut Post newspaper and on the paper's website. Tony was a recipient of more than forty awards, including his agency's highest honor award.Tony Renzoni is a graduate of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and is a lifelong resident of Connecticut.

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