THE LAST OF THE WILD WEST COWGIRLS Goldie Griffith

What'sHerName by Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle

Aug 17, 202656:33Society & Culture

Goldie Griffith lived at least a dozen different lives. From preteen boxer in a sketchy snake-oil show, to bronco-riding superstar of the world-famous Buffalo Bill Wild West, to accidental bigamist and bartender - Goldie...

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