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SUMMARY:September 25, 2-3 PM: The Harvey Girls History
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LOCATION:San Carlos Branch Library
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DESCRIPTION:The Harvey Girls
Rudy Shappee, Local Historian

Friday, September 25th • 2 pm

The Homestead Act of 1862 and the desire for a transcontinental railroad
pushed westward expansion into the wild territories. Businessman and
entrepreneur, Fred Harvey, recognized the need for better accommodations
along the growing railway lines so he formed a partnership with the
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad to open establishments with
impeccable service. The training was meticulous and the rules were strict
but the work also provided a new level of independence to the women who
would come to be known as the Harvey Girls, the women who brought
civilization to the West.

View flyer: Harvey Girls History
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