Calamity Jane, 1852-1903
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Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She was also known for her habit of wearing men's attire.
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referencedIn | Calamity Jane and the Lady Wildcats. | ||
referencedIn | Gallant Ladies. | ||
referencedIn | Wild Women of History. |
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associatedWith | Abild, Ethel Dowdell, 1880-1990. |
associatedWith | Boesing, Paul. |
associatedWith | Brininstool, E. A. (Earl Alonzo), 1870-1957, |
associatedWith | Carwile, James Franklin, 1863-1960. |
associatedWith | Coursey, O. W. (Oscar William), b. 1873 |
associatedWith | Davies, Sam, 1854- |
associatedWith | Huntington Free Library. |
associatedWith | Jenkins, R. C., d. 1957, |
associatedWith | Ledbetter, Jack (Wesley C.), d. 1957. |
associatedWith | Lumley, Ralph, 1876-1969, |
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Birth 1852-05-01
Death 1903-08-01
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Burk, Martha Jane Canary, 1852-1903
Calamity Jane, 1856-1903
Canary, Martha, 1852-1903
Burke, Jane Canary, 1852-1903
Burke, Martha Jane Canary, 1852-1903
Canarie, Martha Jane, 1852-1903
Cannary, Martha Jane, 1852-1903
Hickok, Jane Cannary, 1852-1903
Hickok, Martha Jane Cannary, 1852-1903
Jane, Calamity, 1852-1903
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Calamity Jane, 1852-1903
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