In 1846 an 8-year-old girl named Patty Reed headed west on the Oregon Trail, along with her family. Among Patty’s few toys was a tiny wooden doll. This doll is maybe 4 inches in height, and there is nothing particularly remarkable about her. Except for one thing: The wagon train that Dolly and Patty Reed were traveling in became known as the Donner Party.

Show notes: www.interweave.com/fiber-nation/fiber-nation-podcast-donner-party-doll/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices