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VT Women: Sadie White

VPR is observing Women’s History Month – and the Champlain quadricentennial – by honoring five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Today, Julia Lewandoski* has the story of Sadie White – Winooski mill worker, long-time state legislator, and preservationist.
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VT Women: Philomene Daniels

This week – for women’s history month and the Lake Champlain quadricentennial – VPR salutes five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Today, freelance writer and researcher, Julia Lewandoski, has the story of Philomene** Daniels – first woman Steamboat Captain on Lake Champlain – and in the nation.