Most of the history of Jefferson City, Mo., has been told from the perspective of the men. Interesting Women of the Capital City offers a look at the women who made their own way in the first two centuries.
The 10 women featured range from Lydia Montague, who opened the first school for African-Americans in Jefferson City while it was still illegal before the end of the Civil War, to Jerena Giffen, the first female news bureau chief in the nation, who covered the 1954 Missouri State Penitentiary riot in evening-wear.
Other trailblazers include Ruth Rust, once the only woman in the nation to be the official photographer of a state General Assembly, and Hazel Teabeau, the first African-American to earn a doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Interesting Women of the Capital City also records the early suffrage work of Dolly Sheldon, the hotel operations of Emma Mathews,and the civil rights leadership of Estella Diggs.
Gambling Queen Belle Siddons made her own place in the nation's western romance. Grace Hershey gave her life in service to her country through the American Red Cross during World War I.
And, Sarah Standish's story is a reminder that despite multiple tragedy, women can remain dignified and compassionate.
Part of the proceeds from this book will benefit the Zonta Club of Jefferson City's Second Chance Scholarship. The work is dedicated to resilient women who make the best of whatever circumstances and opportunities befall them.

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