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Start/Birth date: | 1895 |
Death/End date: | 1983 |
Mildred left an east coast finishing school and went west to join the 101 Ranch Wild West show, beginning a colorful career that included winning the World Champion Girl Bronc Rider title twice and acting in silent movies with Tom Mix. A versatile performer, Mildred was skilled in trick riding, trick shooting and training performing animals. After retiring, Mildred became a nurse and eventually opened her own museum dedicated to her cowgirl life. She was inducted in to The Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1988.