Martha Maxwell wasn't a cowgirl in the traditional sense, but she had pioneer spirit in abundance and broke boundaries as a self-taught taxidermist, who discovered a new species of owl in the 19th Century.
Please note: Oberlin College opened in 1837, not 1937 as I mistakenly said in the episode.
If you have any recommendations for cowgirls to feature in future episodes, please email chroniclesofthecowgirl@gmail.com
Sources:
- Benson, M. (1986). Martha Maxwell: Rocky Mountain Naturalist.
- Brace, M. M. (1948). Thanks to Abigail: A Family Chronicle.
- McVey, J. (2005). Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer
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