***NEW INFORMATION***
New information has emerged that radically alter our understanding of Annie Oakley's early life; the 1875 Shooting Match never took place... The notion that Annie Oakley began her career as a fancy shooter is also false, along with many other beliefs that have persisted for over a century!!
In 2023, Shirl Kasper, the author of the remarkable biography, Annie Oakley, uncovered new information through her thorough research. Although she couldn't modify her biography, she was able to include an afterword that rectified the misconceptions held by historians, writers, society, and even amateur podcasters like myself.
This series was created with incredible support from everyone at the Annie Oakley Center, and together we have collaborated to present the first TRUE life story of the Woman Buffalo Bill Cody referred to as 'Little Missy.'
Next week, we will discuss Annie and Frank falling in love, her encounter with one of the most famous Native Americans in history, them joining Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, what her act looked like and a near death experience that Annie faced.
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Sources;
Annie Oakley by Shirl Kasper
Annie Oakley Center, Eileen Litchfield, Chairman, Cathy & Don Wagner, Historians, Brenda Arnett, Historian, Karen Besecker, Historian
Annie Oakley by Courtney Riley Cooper
Annie Oakley by Captivating History
Autobiography by Annie Oakley
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