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Women Of The West: Lotta Crabtree
From the moment Lotta became the “Darling of the Mines” in 1853, her life both on and off the stage was the subject of much curiosity…
Women Of The West: Laura Keene
Laura Keene, one of the most popular entertainers in the world was enveloped in controversy and headed for bankruptcy…
Wild Women Of The West: The Harvey Girls
An elite group of women, the Harvey Girls were noted for neatness of dress, modest demeanor, and graceful manners…
Wild Women Of The West: Ellen Nay
This wild woman was recognized by Ellendale citizens as the “uncrowned queen” of the camp…
Wild Woman Wednesday: The Busy Bee Club, Free Women of The West
On rare occasions these mail-order brides were treated to elaborate weddings.
Wild Women of the West: Elinore Pruitt
Elinore Pruitt’s thick, gloved hands unfolded a newspaper advertisement and followed the words wri…
Wild Women of the West: Mollie Moses
Mollie Moses, a disheveled woman in her mid-forties, sat alone in her run-down Kentucky home, crying…
Wild Women of the West: Katherine Clemmons
On February 17, 1894, the posh Chamberlain Restaurant in Washington, D.C., was filled to capacity wi…
Wild Women of the West: Mollie Walsh
Mollie Walsh raced out of her house on Pike Street in Seattle, crying. A look of panic filled her …
Wild Women Of The West: Dora Hand
Dora Hand was in a deep sleep. Her bare legs were draped across the thick blankets covering her de…
Wild Women of the West: Widow Jones
A lively, petite woman with dark hair and dark eyes coaxed a pair of blonde mares pulling a well-use…