Dictionaries of Prostitute Names
DIRECTORY OF SOILED DOVES IN BUTTE, MONTANA 1870–1916
This book presents a collection of over 1400 names of prostitutes who worked in Butte from 1870 through 1916. Butte’s restricted district officially closed in January, 1917. (After a brief lull in activity the ladies continued selling their favors, but more discreetly.) The names in this book are in alphabetical order with the year they first appeared in the research material. Sources used to gather the names include census data, journal articles, magazine articles, books, police court records, jail booking records, a Butte rent receipt book, and newspapers from Butte, Helena and Anaconda. Following the names are 16 newspaper articles that highlight some of the women found in the directory. There is also a brief glossary of terms used in the articles. This book is particularly helpful to researchers, historians and others interested in Butte’s colorful past.
$12.95, softcover, 59 pages.
PROSTITUTES OF STORYVILLE, NEW ORLEANS 1897–1917
Storyville, the red light section of New Orleans was named after city alderman, Sidney Story. The district was opened in 1897 and officially existed for twenty years. It was one of the largest red light districts to ever operate in the United States. First, this book presents a brief history of New Orleans and Storyville. Following the history, a number old newspaper articles are reproduced. These articles were published during the twenty-year span of the Storyville operation. These articles show the activities of the women and men who worked in this unique red light district. After the newspaper articles is a list of over 1,600 names of prostitutes who were active in the red light district. This book also contains a hand drawn map of the district, Sidney Story’s obituary and a short glossary of terms.
This book is limited to 750 signed and numbered copies.
$34.95, hardcover, 148 pages.
TALES OF COLORADO’S SPORTING WOMEN 1860–1920 WITH A LIST OF OVER 1550 NAMES
This book presents a history of prostitution as it operated in early Colorado. The text describes different types of prostitutes and how they operated. There are also stories about some of the ladies. In the back of the book is a list the names of over 1550 women who plied their trade between 1860 and 1920. Book consists of text, lists, old photographs of the time and old photographs of prostitutes. The book is limited to 650 signed and numbered copies.
$34.95, hardcover, 174 pages.