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Jan MacKell Collins

Jan MacKell Collins has been interested in harlots of the past since she was just a girl. Since 1987, she has researched and written about thousands of wayward women across the west. Two date, she has written ten books and hundreds of articles about the prostitution industry and women who have worked in the field during the 19th and early 20th century.

March 30, 2023

Episode 128 - Ordinary Extraordinary Women: Uncovering the Hidden Sto…

Jennie and Dianne celebrate the last week of Women's History Month by revisiting some past interviews with women who have researched the Ordinary Extraordinary women of the past who fascinated them. Join them as they chat with authors Jan MacKell …

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July 28, 2022

Episode 94 - Good Time Girls of the West an Interview with Author Jan…

Jennie and Dianne are joined by special guest Jan MacKell Collins, author of The Good Time Girls book series to discuss the Ordinary Extraordinary lives of dancehall girls and ladies of the night who made their living during the days …

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