Women’s place on Route 66

 

An author who has spoken about women workers on Route 66 has put her research into writing. 

Author Cheryl Eichar Jett has released her book “Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66.” 

In the book, Jett profiles dozens of women: 

  • n  Like Ruby Angel Denton, owner and operator of the Golden Spread Grill in Groom, Texas. 
  • n  Like Ola Soulsby, owner and operator with her brother of Soulsby Service Station in Mount Olive, Illinois. 
  • n  Like Lillian Redman, matriarch of the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

There’s more here.

 

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