A few years ago, a friend gave me a little book, Cowgirl Saddle Pals, by Gladiola Montana. The book consists of brief aphorisms, humorous snippets, and pearls of wisdom. One entry that particularly resonates with me is “if you’re too busy for your friends, you’re too busy.” Friends, I have neglected you and more in … Continue reading The New Year’s Tally and a New Season of Rodeo Cowgirls
Horses and Wine…what a lovely combination
Don't miss this article by Sophia McDonald on How Farming with Horses Makes Better Wine
Oklahoma Rodeo Women featured on Shepherd’s “Discover the Best Books”
Oklahoma Rodeo Women is featured on Shepherd's "Discover the Best Books!" It was an honor to receive a request to spotlight the book. I am equally humbled that a colleague on Women Also Know History referred my work to Shepherd. It's not easy to choose one's favorite books about cowgirls, but I enjoyed revisiting some … Continue reading Oklahoma Rodeo Women featured on Shepherd’s “Discover the Best Books”
“Here she comes wearin’ them britches!” Saddles, Riding Skirts, and Social Reform in the Turn-of-the-Century Rural West
Check out my new article, "Here she comes wearn' them britches!" Saddles, Riding Skirts, and Social Reform in the Turn-of-the-Century Rural West. In the Winter 2020 edition of Montana the Magazine of Western History
Checkin’ the Mail Pail—RFD Delivers More than Mail to Rural Areas
Long before the idea of Amazon drones delivering the world to our doorstep, people in rural areas found ways to obtain select items through delivery. Predating online shopping, FedEx, and the Pony Express, and before companies like Montgomery Ward, and Sears, Roebuck, rural folks ordered from the Haynes-Cooper catalog. Used often the catalog earned shortened … Continue reading Checkin’ the Mail Pail—RFD Delivers More than Mail to Rural Areas
Rural Women’s Studies Conference 2021
The Rural Women's Studies Association Triennial Conference in 2021 hosted by Guelph University extends proposal deadline to September 30, 2020. See this link for the call for papers and updated information.
Need some reading material…
How cool is this? Books-A-Million is still open and offering curb side pickup! Check it out! Also, available online at Arcadia Publishing.
Oklahoma Rodeo Women
UPDATED: The book signings listed below have been canceled for now, but with hopes to reschedule as soon as it is safe to do so. Please check back for more information and stay well! Well it's happening! Oklahoma Rodeo Women will be out on Monday, February 17th from The History Press and Arcadia Publishing! This book … Continue reading Oklahoma Rodeo Women
At Mam-maw’s Table
I am a member of a professional organization, the Rural Women’s Studies Association and this association has a conference centered on the theme of Kitchen Table Talk. When the theme was first introduced a flood of memories came to mind from my own grandmother’s kitchen table. I was fortunate enough to grow up in rural … Continue reading At Mam-maw’s Table
A Beautician Bronc Rider – Tillie Baldwin
Anna Mathilda Winger aka Tillie Baldwin was born in Arendal, Norway. Immigrating to the United States when she was just 14 years old, her first profession in the United States was as a hair dresser. Her entertainment career began in 1909 when she joined Captain Jack Baldwin’s Wild West show. She created her stage name, … Continue reading A Beautician Bronc Rider – Tillie Baldwin
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