What Was She Doing?

What Was She Doing

Telling the stories oft forgotten of women in history and the impact they left. Hosted by historian and educator, Terra Vetter and the insatiably curious Grace Rouhani. Produced by Alison Carroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 02/01/2025

    Daisy Bates Organizes the Desegregation of Central High School

    Today's story is about Daisy Bates. A journalist, activist, and community leader who refused to let a racist governor halt the education of black youth in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 10/25/2024

    Elizabeth Key Wields Law to Prove Her Freedom

    Today we learn the heartbreaking story of Elizabeth Key, a woman who was never enslaved but spent her whole life fighting for her freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. 10/25/2024

    Sarah Edelson Sparks The Kosher Meat Riots

    In this episode we learn about the Jewish women of the lower east side of Manhattan in the late 1800's. The direct impact a decision in Chicago has on their daily lives and how Sarah Edelson leads the Kosher homemakers in a revolt against hundreds of butchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  4. 10/25/2024

    Margaret Mother Finch Wields A Club in The Battle of Homestead

    In this episode Terra recounts the life of Margaret Mother Finch and her ongoing fight against the for-hire union busters that are the Pinkertons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  5. 10/25/2024

    Kate Claxton Saves Hundreds in the Brooklyn Theater Fire

    DISCLAIMER: This first conversation was recorded before an audio setup was acquired. Please know that if you like this podcast we already have plans to re-record Kate Claxton's story. Inspired by a walk through Greenwood Cemetery, Terra tells Grace about Kate Claxton, the Brooklyn Theater Fire, and the curse that follows her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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Telling the stories oft forgotten of women in history and the impact they left. Hosted by historian and educator, Terra Vetter and the insatiably curious Grace Rouhani. Produced by Alison Carroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    What Was She Doing
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alison Carroll
  • Show Website
    What Was She Doing?