In this episode, Dr. Darla Shaw portrays suffragist Elsie Hill who lived just over the border in Redding about one mile from Alice Paul. For over 45 years she worked more closely with Miss Paul than anyone else.
Border Sisters: Elsie Hill
In this episode, Dr. Darla Shaw portrays suffragist Elsie Hill, who lived just over the border in Redding.
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