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Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary and Black Mary, was born into slavery in Tennessee and became the first African American woman to deliver U.S. mail by stagecoach in Montana. She was a freighter, cook, domestic worker, and a respected public figure who carried firearms and drove in harsh weather and terrain.
14 de set. de 2017 · Learn about Mary Fields, the first African American woman to carry mail in the 1890s Montana. She was a hard-drinking, quick-shooting, and fearless stagecoach driver who fended off bandits and wolves.
Learn about the life and legacy of Stagecoach Mary Fields, who delivered mail in Montana with a gun and a stagecoach. She was a former slave, a nun's helper, a saloon patron, and a local hero.
31 de ago. de 2024 · Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary, was the first African American woman to become a U.S. postal service star. She worked for the mission in Montana, delivered mail in harsh conditions, and was a popular figure in Cascade.
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4 de fev. de 2021 · Uma das pessoas que conseguiu conquistar uma dessas rotas foi Mary Fields, uma mulher negra, ex-escravizada, com mais de 60 anos de idade. O trabalho, apesar de pagar bem, era muito perigoso, na época era comum o assalto e até assassinato a carteiros.
8 de abr. de 2014 · Mary Fields was born a slave in the 1830s and became a pioneer woman in Montana, delivering mail to St. Peter's Mission from 1895 to 1903. She was known as "Stagecoach Mary" for her speed and reliability, and as a tough and independent personality who defied gender and racial norms.
Learn about Mary Fields, the first African American woman to work as a Star Route Carrier for the US Postal Service. She lived a life of freedom and resilience on the western frontier, despite facing racism and gender discrimination.
