Calamity Jane

Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary: This Cabinet Photo with Letter of Transmittal from the Wyoming Photographer sold for $26,290 at Heritage Auctions in May 2011. Courtesy Heritage Auctions.

In SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC, Calamity (Callie) Doris Barnstable discovers this poster in the attic of the Marketville house, but what does it mean?

You’ll have to read the book to find out BUT if you have, you’ll know it plays a somewhat important element to the mystery.

If you’re looking for a laugh, look no further than this video of Doris Day singing Secret Love while riding side saddle in the movie. Here’s the link to the video.One of the most fascinating and collectable figures of the Old West, she found there the freedom to live the unconventional lifestyle which would have been all but impossible in more “civilized” environs. Masquerading as a man, she secured employment as a mule skinner, and by the time her sex was discovered she had proven herself so thoroughly that she was allowed to retain her job.

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