What Was She Doing?

By 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.

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The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.

What Was She Doing? episodes:

February 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.
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42min
October 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.
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44min
October 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.
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51min
October 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.
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49min
October 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.
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45min

FAQs about What Was She Doing?:

How many episodes does What Was She Doing? have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.