Calamity Jane (1901)
Martha Jane Cannary (1852 – 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, is a legendary member of the Wild West Hall of Fame. This photo shows Jane during her last days, seated in her Livingston, Montana kitchen in the year 1901. It was said that Calamity Jane had so many tales that it was difficult to know what she was like in real life. She worked at Fort Bridger cleaning dishes, worked for Union Pacific as a scout for General Custer, and even worked as a teamster for a while. It is important to remember that she was a brilliant performer and an intrepid traveler who endured a difficult life.
Calamity Jane 1901
Helen Keller (c. 1904)
Helen Keller (1880 – 1968) lost her hearing and vision at the age of 19 months. However, Keller rose to prominence as an advocate for laborers’, women’s, and disability rights despite her otherwise severe disabilities. Keller was also an eminent lecturer and author. She was widely honored throughout the world and welcomed to the White House by every United States president. From Grover Cleveland to Lyndon B. Johnson, Keller influenced the world’s impression of the handicapped’s capabilities. Soon, Keller influenced the world’s perception of the handicapped’s capacities.
Helen Keller 1904
