Who is the Western Woman?

Recovering the stories of different types of women in the West reveals a broader spectrum of experiences in nineteenth-century North America than is typically assumed. American women traveling along the Santa Fe Trail enjoyed newfound independence that empowered them to take risks and defy gendered expectations. Hispanic New Mexican women bolstered their presence in the public sphere through courts and social circles. Native Pueblo women increased their power outside of the domestic sphere through engaging in politics. In this episode, we explore the diverse and dynamic identities of the Western Woman. 

Written and narrated by: Abigail Ramirez

Producer and engineer: Kyle Jackson

Interview guests: Elise Milburn

Theme Song: Fog Holler (Used with Permission)

Additional Musical Elements: Fog Holler, Casey James Holmberg, Kyle Jackson, Kate Bone