Nellie Bly "Girl" Reporter

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I’ve read a lot about Nellie Bly over the years, but after finishing the historical novel The Mad Girls of New York, I felt inspired to return to Woodlawn Cemetery and visit her grave again. This time, I noticed the memorabilia left by other visitors — including pens. On my next visit, I’ll be sure to bring an extra pen to leave in memory of this groundbreaking journalist.

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