Ramsey County History – Spring 1979: “The Liberated Woman Patrick O’Brien Married”
- Year
- 1979
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Michael Maher
- Topics
The Liberated Woman Patrick O’Brien Married
Author: Michael Maher
Fannie Higgins worked in her youth as a dressmaker in Hudson, Wisconsin. The same cache of family letters that inspired the previous article about Patrick O’Brien also yields a portrait of Fannie Higgins and her times. She was independent, a good businesswoman, and constantly concerned for the welfare of her brothers. It took nine years for her to agree to marry Patrick O’Brien.
PDF of Maher – Fannie Higgins article
- Year
- 1979
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Michael Maher
- Topics