Marte Latham was warned against venturing into the remote, unexplored jungles of Colombia without a military escort.
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Pittsburgh women
It was not easy for Irish Roman Catholics to get ahead in Pittsburgh during the 1930s but education provided a path.
Look at the picturesM. Jane Scully, Pittsburgh advocate for women, justice and peace
The lucky woman in this picture with Chef Alfredo of Rome is Josephine Gibson.
Look at the picturesJosephine Gibson, food editor for The Pittsburgh Press
Pennsylvania has sent many candidates to the Miss America Pageant, but only one woman ever claimed the crown.
These photographs capture Mary Leonard at three stages of a remarkable career in journalism.
Look at the picturesMary Leonard retires from the Post-Gazette