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In 1847 the western territory of the United States was a sleepy wilderness populated mostly by Indians and Mexicans.  But when word reached the eastern states that there were rich deposits of gold in the mountains of the frontier, the region changed virtually overnight.  Two hundred thousand restless souls, mostly men, but including some women...

Cad Wilson was no beauty, and she could not sing.  Yet her personality was such that the miners in Alaska’s Gold Rush area threw nuggets and gold watches onto the stage as she ran about laughing and picking up loot, all the while holding her dress up to display her skinny legs.  Eddie Dolan, the...

In 1865, the manager of the Melodeon Theatre in Virginia City, Nevada, placarded every cliff and signboard on Sun Mountain with posters announcing the coming of Antoinette Adams, the first actress to appear in the town.  Enthusiasm was boundless as the red-letter day approached, and an opening night, every bench, corner, and windowsill of the...

Having reigned for four decades on the world’s entertainment stage, Reba McEntire continues to set her sights high: launching a new beauty brand, releasing a new album, and, as always, inspiring strength and compassion for women everywhere. Very few performers in modern history have achieved the diversity and success that Reba McEntire has.  For more...

The famous Old West entertainer, Lotta Crabtree Lotta Crabtree was one of the most sought after entertainers in the Old West. Prospectors, settlers, politicians, and businessmen braved the elements to wait in long lines to purchase a ticket to see the talented actress and dancer perform. Lotta’s mother, Mary Ann, managed her career and finances...