#HBD to ballerina Marjorie Tallchief born #OnThisDayin 1927. Tallchief was first American ever to become the première danseuse étoile at the Paris Opéra Ballet. Tallchief and her sister Maria grew up on a Osage Indian reservation in Oklahoma both going on to become professional ballerinas. Both danced nationally as well as internationally for a variety of companies. Then in 1980 the sisters helped found the Chicago City Ballet. (Photo Credit: New York World-Telegram and the Sun) #womenshistory
National Women's History Museum
This site has some really good history information featuring women. It also has a Facebook account with many interesting posts.
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