About the Author
Sophia Ulmer
Sophia Ulmer, writer of all genres, is most interested in gender, politics, art, and culture. Her work appears in various anthologies and literary journals. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and is currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Stories by Sophia Ulmer
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Sam Elliott Westerns Ranked
By Sophia Ulmer Curating INSP’s official list of favorite Sam Elliott western movies was no small feat, but INSP’s programming team was up to the task. Here’s their collective list. Feel free to let us know…
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Love Louis L'Amour? Try These Western Page-Turners.
By Sophia Ulmer Set against the backdrop of a harsh yet seductive American West, Louis L’Amour’s collection of addictive, adventure-packed stories provides readers scores of rugged heroes, memorable shoot-outs, and high-stakes show-downs. If you’ve devoured…
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Frontier Christmas: Merry Menus of the Western Front
Explore how settlers celebrated Christmas on the Western frontier, featuring resourceful holiday menus with preserved foods, fresh game, and inventive desserts.
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Frontier Christmas: Wild West Gift Guide
Improvisation was key for frontier communities, who forged their own celebratory traditions with what the landscape offered them. Here’s a look at Old West gift-giving.
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Frontier Christmas: Jolly Homestead Festivities
A look back at rustic, homemade holiday traditions in the Wild West.
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How the West Was Run: A Look Inside a Wild West Election
By Sophia Ulmer Key Takeaways Ballots were counted by local officials and volunteers Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens until 1924 By 1848, Texas, Wisconsin and Iowa were added to the electoral map Asked…
