tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post955938371457433289..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: THE TWO DOCTOR BATES by Doris McCrawLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-21459192780414533802014-04-12T12:10:50.816-05:002014-04-12T12:10:50.816-05:00Arletta, they could well have. They both were invo...Arletta, they could well have. They both were involved in women's causes and Denver was not that big yet. It is something I shall hopefully be able to document as I continue researching. <br /><br />I hadn't thought of them at the Brown, but what a thought.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and giving me more ideas and research possibilities. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-6127487138192069532014-04-12T11:43:32.041-05:002014-04-12T11:43:32.041-05:00Hi Doris,
I love that you discovered the Drs. Mary...Hi Doris,<br />I love that you discovered the Drs. Mary Bates. Do you know if they ever met up? I'm imagining their conversation, over tea at the Brown Hotel!Arletta Dawdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838394408448357652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11402255155747249662014-04-12T11:21:40.173-05:002014-04-12T11:21:40.173-05:00Thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement...Thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement and kind words about my skills. I do believe that these women, all of them, and their lives just make telling the story east. (Once I finally find the information) DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-3280371935760452772014-04-12T11:19:19.616-05:002014-04-12T11:19:19.616-05:00Scott, thank you for stopping by. Your insights, e...Scott, thank you for stopping by. Your insights, especially from the male perspective are always helpful. When I started on this journey with Julia E Loomis I also had no idea there were so many brave souls who were going when men had gone before. Still it makes sense for women have always been caretakers, now they just were doing it professionally. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-71814105116914817282014-04-12T11:04:39.590-05:002014-04-12T11:04:39.590-05:00Very interesting! You are such a wonderful writer ...Very interesting! You are such a wonderful writer and I know you have done a lot of research on these women. They might yet get their time to shine. So many stories never come to light. <br />I look forward to more information about the women doctors! Keep up the good work!History Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839919021450720584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-25204377263027984562014-04-12T06:42:20.667-05:002014-04-12T06:42:20.667-05:00I want to know more! I enjoy history of the 19th c...I want to know more! I enjoy history of the 19th century and still I was unaware of these two women and their accomplishments. In a time of male dominated society, both now and then, it is infinitely enlightening to learn of the little known, but integral, foundations of society that are the fairer gender. So many tales of the 19th century, if they even include women, focus on their often less Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547664110395914524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-32304850098410054202014-04-11T23:58:15.543-05:002014-04-11T23:58:15.543-05:00Thank you for stopping by Kathleen. That is great ...Thank you for stopping by Kathleen. That is great praise coming from you. Love your work. <br /><br />I have said and keep saying, these women are so special, and I want people to know more about the pioneering women who came to Colorado to practice medicine in the early days.Renaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-78468250957267640732014-04-11T23:45:06.507-05:002014-04-11T23:45:06.507-05:00Fascinating stories! Thanks for sharing.Fascinating stories! Thanks for sharing.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-51411204964141520132014-04-11T20:17:04.510-05:002014-04-11T20:17:04.510-05:00Sarah, so do I love research. I think I am happies...Sarah, so do I love research. I think I am happiest in the special collections and old newspapers, etc.. I agree it is an interesting circumstance and that both were involved with the betterment of people and animals just adds to their mystic. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and letting me know I'm on the right track. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12414674535973118232014-04-11T20:14:24.885-05:002014-04-11T20:14:24.885-05:00Kaye, I have that book also. There are a lot of wo...Kaye, I have that book also. There are a lot of women doctors here in Colorado prior to 1900 that are not included in that great book. So glad you enjoyed it. (I loved the pun). These women are near and dear to my heart, and not just these two. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-5117438331928771042014-04-11T19:25:35.081-05:002014-04-11T19:25:35.081-05:00It's so wild and crazy that there were two Dr....It's so wild and crazy that there were two Dr. Mary Bates in the same place. I think I especially like Dr. Bates #2 because she also wanted better treatment animals.<br />Isn't it fun finding these great historical facts. I love research.<br />All the best...Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-57633126217740235892014-04-11T18:44:56.400-05:002014-04-11T18:44:56.400-05:00Doris,
I have a book called "The Doctor Wore...Doris, <br />I have a book called "The Doctor Wore Petticoats" by Chris Enss. It has several stories about 'women physicians of the Old West', but it doesn't mention these two Bates doctors, so your information was doubly (pun intended lol) interesting to read. Thanks. :-)Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-62317615575610454322014-04-11T17:46:33.623-05:002014-04-11T17:46:33.623-05:00Kristy, If I do it correctly I hope it will be. Th...Kristy, If I do it correctly I hope it will be. These women deserve no less than everything I can give them. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-19150511353738352672014-04-11T17:42:20.638-05:002014-04-11T17:42:20.638-05:00Doris,
A book like that will be such a wonderful r...Doris,<br />A book like that will be such a wonderful resource. I think you have a ready-made market right here.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-78858990573811028642014-04-11T16:59:49.875-05:002014-04-11T16:59:49.875-05:00C. K., You and I are on the same page. Whether I f...C. K., You and I are on the same page. Whether I find the day to day info or not, it will be a great chase. Thank you for your kind words and feedback. As I continue researching the women doctors practicing prior to 1900 I'll hopefully be able to share with folks. As I said earlier, working on a book of those in Colorado Springs buried in the cemetery here. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-83058976837112587712014-04-11T16:54:06.434-05:002014-04-11T16:54:06.434-05:00Great post...I want to know more. I want details o...Great post...I want to know more. I want details of their cases and their day-to-day lives. Fascinating stuff. Thank you for posting this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11874419444200064622014-04-11T16:37:21.829-05:002014-04-11T16:37:21.829-05:00Celia, I was surprised when I realized the truth ...Celia, I was surprised when I realized the truth of their being two with the same name in the same place before 1900. That they went on to do such wonderful things was a plus. Thank you for stopping by. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-56968349843776462672014-04-11T16:26:21.930-05:002014-04-11T16:26:21.930-05:00I didn't want to miss this story about the two...I didn't want to miss this story about the two Dr. Bates. How interesting..I enjoyed their stories and the description of the Pikes Peak region. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12601574761463306272014-04-11T16:13:07.303-05:002014-04-11T16:13:07.303-05:00Thank you Carol. I am currently working on a small...Thank you Carol. I am currently working on a small book about the women who were practicing medicine in the Pikes Peak Region prior to 1900 that are buried in the cemetery here, Evergreen. It is exciting to put their stories down for future generations. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12000898977410078562014-04-11T16:07:23.691-05:002014-04-11T16:07:23.691-05:00Hi, Dori,
There's so much to be learned about ...Hi, Dori,<br />There's so much to be learned about these and other intrepid women doctors on the frontier! I hope you continue to write about them and others!<br /><br />CarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887839383855226063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-66873999520845826622014-04-11T15:49:50.957-05:002014-04-11T15:49:50.957-05:00Thank you Jacquie and you are welcome. I love shar...Thank you Jacquie and you are welcome. I love sharing the information about these and other early women doctors. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12117888531764926802014-04-11T15:22:32.027-05:002014-04-11T15:22:32.027-05:00Doris, I loved reading about the two Mary Bates-es...Doris, I loved reading about the two Mary Bates-es. :) Thanks for posting at PRP today! You always have such interesting tidbits to share.Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11362673772341415042014-04-11T15:22:27.603-05:002014-04-11T15:22:27.603-05:00Kristy, thank you for the welcome. I have found th...Kristy, thank you for the welcome. I have found that these women were amazingly strong. You had to be to defy convention, especially the early one, and follow your dream path. So glad you enjoyed the post. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-21872723559084619952014-04-11T15:20:48.791-05:002014-04-11T15:20:48.791-05:00Tanya, Leadville was one hopping town back then. R...Tanya, Leadville was one hopping town back then. Rich, rich history. You are like me, these women are amazing and they weren't the only ones. It has become a passion to get their stories out. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-10530507909635115002014-04-11T15:19:18.697-05:002014-04-11T15:19:18.697-05:00Thank you so much Jerry. These early women doctors...Thank you so much Jerry. These early women doctors have kinda' taken over my research life. *Smile* Now to find time to write the story. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.com