13. Olive Oatman
Episode 18 of the Ranking ‘76:The American West podcast, hosted by Matt and Eric, titled "13. Olive Oatman" was published on April 19, 2022 and runs 94 minutes.
April 19, 2022 ·94m · Ranking ‘76:The American West
Summary
Hell on Wheel fans will recognize her right away. Eva Oakes is based on Olive Oatman. The blue tattoo was Olive's most identifiable feature but there are loads of questions on how she got it, how she felt about it and just who controlled her life. She has a story different from any other we will cover, join us as we discuss Olive's life. Social Media To review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HERE Find us on Instagram HERE Find us on Facebook HERE Find us on Reddit HERE Sourcing The Blue Tattoo by Margot Mifflin Olive Oatman: Captivity of the Oatman Girls California Historical Society Quarterly Vol. 41, No. 4 (DECEMBER 1962)
Episode Description
Hell on Wheel fans will recognize her right away. Eva Oakes is based on Olive Oatman. The blue tattoo was Olive's most identifiable feature but there are loads of questions on how she got it, how she felt about it and just who controlled her life. She has a story different from any other we will cover, join us as we discuss Olive's life.
Social Media
To review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HERE
Find us on Instagram HERE
Find us on Facebook HERE
Find us on Reddit HERE
Sourcing
The Blue Tattoo by Margot Mifflin
Olive Oatman: Captivity of the Oatman Girls
California Historical Society Quarterly Vol. 41, No. 4 (DECEMBER 1962)
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