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The Pioneer Women of Bandera, Texas: Inspiration for The Wretched and Undone by J. E. Weiner
"The Pioneer Women of Bandera, Texas: Inspiration for The Wretched and Undone by J. E. Weiner" highlights the courageous women who defied traditional roles to shape the American West. Drawing from J. Marvin Hunter's 1922 oral histories, it features stories of women like Constantina Adamietz and Martha "Mattie" Jones, who faced hardships, fear, and isolation but also found moments of joy. These narratives inspired characters in Weiner's novel, honoring the resilience of Bandera's pioneer women.

Women’s History Month: The Past, Present, and Future Struggle for Gender Equality.
March is Women’s History Month in the United States and can be an opportunity for us to learn and reflect on women’s contributions to the US. But the history behind the legislation creating WHM and the state of gender equality now might surprise you…