Everleigh, Minna (1866–1948)

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Everleigh, Minna (1866–1948)

American madam. Born Minna Simms, 1866, in Stanardsville, Greene Co., Virginia; died Sept 16, 1948; dau. of George Montgomery Simms (widower and lawyer); sister of Ada Everleigh; attended private schools; in early 20s, married an older man named Lester (div. following year).

With sister, ran the Everleigh Club in the red-light district in the Levee in Chicago; with her charm and wit, was the marketing side of the operation because she made good press copy.

See also Women in World History.

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