Everleigh, Minna (1866–1948)
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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