Mona May Karff
1900s chess champion
1900s chess champion
American chess player who made a significant mark in the chess community during the mid-20th century
Pioneering African American jockey and horse trainer
American known for her unique combination of careers as a race car driver and a silent film actress.
British aviator and ornithologist who gained renown not just for her aristocratic status but also for her adventurous spirit and contributions to early aviation.
American suffragist and abolitionist, best known for being the first woman to climb Pikes Peak in Colorado in 1858.
British-Kenyan aviator, racehorse trainer and author Beryl Markham was the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic from Britain to North America.
New Zealand teacher, mountaineer, journalist and writer
Mountaineer, environmentalist and feminist proponent of all-women climbs
Renowned chess player