Kittie Wilkins, the Horse Queen of Idaho

Kittie Wilkins, the Horse Queen of Idaho

Constant Wonder

Horse Queen (originally aired on October 26, 2020)

Episode: Horse Queen (originally aired on October 26, 2020)

  • Dec 18, 2020 8:00 pm
  • 27:46 mins

Kittie Wilkins, known as the “Horse Queen of Idaho,” became a millionaire in the late 1800s thanks to being one of the most prolific horse traders in history. Trained as a classical pianist, she was refined—in no way a tomboy—and she capitalized on her femininity in her business dealings. Guest: Philip Homan, Catalog Librarian and Associate Professor at Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library