Mildred Browning and the Capital First Ladies

About this episode

This episode explores the stories of Mildred Browning and the Capital First Ladies, highlighting their contributions to the community.

Written, Narrated, and Researched by Patty Norris Peavler, author of At the Bend of the River and Twenty-Five Women I Admire (coming this fall). Recorded and Produced by Clay Wallace. This is a production of the Capital City Museum - telling the stories of Frankfort and Franklin County.

People in this episode

Hosts: Patty Norris Peavler, Clay Wallace

Topics covered

• history
• first ladies
• local stories
• women's contributions
• Frankfort history

Keywords

• Mildred Browning
• Capital First Ladies
• history
• Frankfort
• women's history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Capital City Museum

Books & works: At the Bend of the River, Twenty-Five Women I Admire

Places: Frankfort, Franklin County

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