Annotated Bibliography

Primary Sources
"Behind Asylum Bars Reaction." New York World 3 Nov. 1887: n. pag. Undercover
Reporting. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
After the reporting of Nellie Bly on the poor treatment and conditions in an insane
asylum, a newspaper from New York called New York World responds to the discoveries
from the interior of the mental institution. In the article, it is mentioned that other
investigations were made within the asylum, asserting Blys claims and validating her
own experiences there as well. The intended audience for this article is indeed the public,
for the more in-depth look into this situation proves that they are now well informed on
the happenings inside local institutions around them. This article can be contrasted with
another from the Philadelphia Medical Times, for the reporter proposes harsh criticism
for Blys stunt, while also claiming that it was ineffective in sparking any chance of
remedy. Subsequently, this article will be utilized to suggest the legacy of Blys work
throughout her life by settling a catalyst of documented reform in various ways.
"Nellie Bly Returns... Trip around World..." Daily Times [Bethlehem] 25 Jan. 1890: n. pag.
Timothy Hughes Rare and Early Newspapers. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
The excerpt image from The Daily Times in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania holds news of
Nellie Blys return home from her seventy-two day journey around the world. In the
description, it tells of her arrival to Harrisburg, New Jersey early in the morning, and how
the people aware of her return consolidated to congratulate her. The intended audience
for this article would be those expecting her arrival and to inform the public about her
extensive trip and success from it. In comparison to another image from Frank Leslies
Illustrated News depicting Bly at her homecoming reception, they both imply the
response of the public to her journey as a whole, and how much they have impacted her
as a leader for journalism. With this, the image will be used to implore about Blys
leadership tactics in the field by sharing her impact on others with her decision to take on
something otherwise impractical.

"Nelly Bly On the Road." Daily Alta California [Fresno] 21 Jan. 1890: n. pag. California
Digital Newspaper Collection. Web. 10 Oct. 2014.
An article from the Daily Alta California from Fresno, California documents the arrival
of Nellie Bly into Fresno as crowds of many people view it. An Associated Press
journalist proposes many questions to her, including those that concern the general
aspects of her journey, such as how she felt and what her experience has been like. The
intended audience would be the citizens of the California city, especially those who
anticipated her arrival and the press who were just as fascinated with the information of
her journey. The work can be contrasted with that of a similar article presented in the
same newspaper dubbed Phineas Fogg Outdone in that the majority of this article is
formatted in a type of interview while the others style describes her the impact of her
arrival in a more detailed manner. This article will be used to show the appeal that Bly
has on regular citizens and on the media, showcasing leadership through her rather
significant presence.

"Phineas Fogg Outdone." Daily Alta California 22 Jan. 1890: n. pag. California Digital
Newspaper Collection. Web. 10 Oct. 2014.
An article from the Daily Alta California from Fresno, California discusses the arrival of
Nellie Bly to the city on January 21st, 1890. It mentions her appearance as unfazed by the
strenuous trip, and relays some of the experiences of her journey told by Bly herself. The
intended audience implied are the people of Fresno, California, including those who
viewed her arrival to the city themselves and for those who werent. The article also
suggests that her entrance was anticipated, for she was expected by the Treasury
Department at Washington to arrive on the Oceanic. In comparison to another article in
the same newspaper, Blys arrival is also documented, but contrasts in that she is asked
more questions about her trip in a type of interview style. In conclusion, the article will
be utilized to discuss the allure of her travels to people across the nation (leadership).

A woodcut image of Nellie Bly's homecoming reception in Jersey City printed in Frank
Leslie's Illustrated News on 8 February 1890. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d.
Web. 11 Nov. 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_World_in_SeventyTwo_Days>.
This image from the Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper shows Nellie Bly at an
organized reception dedicated to her and the success that spawned from her seventy-two
day journey around the world. In the dominant picture and especially in the lower right
hand corner, it can be seen that many joined to congratulate and revere Bly for her
achievement, going so far as to depict crowds of people running to see her. The intended
audience for the image would be those following Nellie Bly throughout her journey, and
those who supported Bly throughout by applauding the closing to the trip. In comparison
to a newspaper article in the Daily Medical times, it tells of fans that wish to pay respects
in the middle of her trip, while this source represents the relations with the public and her
impact after the fact. Subsequently, this source asserts the legacy of Bly through her trip
around the world and the reverence she gained afterwards.

Blackwell Island's Asylum. Digital image. Asylum Projects. N.p., 10 Sept. 2011. Web. 11 Nov.
2014. <http://www.asylumprojects.org/index.php?title=File:Blackwells_1853.jpg>.
This source shows the image of the Blackwell Islands Asylum, the mental institution in
which the reporter Nellie Bly utilized her investigative skills to gain insight onto the
mistreatment of patients there. This image can be compared with that of Ten Days at a
Madhouse, the memoir from Bly that held her accounts when she was admitted there. The
image is proof of Blys work in the asylum, and that her experiences there helped to bring
awareness to the hostility posed in the institution. Intended audiences for this work
include those whom support Blys use of stunt reporting to her advantage and own risk
to discover the elusive attributes of society that could potentially cause danger and harm.
This in turn will be used to showcase Blys apparent leadership skills through her career
as a journalist, showing an image of a place she used her pioneering of investigation in.

Bly, Nellie. "Champion of Her Sex: Miss Susan B. Anthony." The New York World 2 Feb.
1896: n. pag. The Hairpin. 28 Apr. 2014. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
Nellie Bly, reporter for The New York World interviews the female suffragist Susan B.
Anthony. In this, Anthony discusses certain aspects of the suffrage movement at the time,
including some personal things such as religion and marriage. As Bly was a female
reporter, she was often frowned upon for her role as one as journalism was seen as a
mans job, but her accomplishments in both her career and as a women proved this
stigma wrong. Her support for womens voting rights, Anthony, and other suffragists
advances her contributions to highlighting the movement, as does her interviews and
coverage of various campaigns and conventions. Womens Rights supporters wouldve
been the intended audience for this interview. In comparison to a secondary source from
Legacy titled The Woman Who Suffered for Suffrage, the two sources describe both
womens improvements and significance to the movement. In all, this interview will be
used to showcase Blys influence on the movement as she represents women in her
respective field as a reporter and a supporter (leadership).
Bly, Nellie. "Nellie Bly Among the Starving." The World [New York City] 14 Jan. 1894: n.
pag. Nellie Bly Online. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Nellie Bly, a reporter for The World newspaper from New York employs her infamous
investigative skills in writing of the accounts she experienced while aiding the
impoverished. This article describes the various ways in which she helped, and shows
how her efforts toward the poor brought light to their troubled environments. In
comparison to another article by Bly that she wrote on her experience as a servant
discovering the inner functions of employment agencies, both sources are an example of
investigative journalism in its finest practice. In contrast, through this source Bly brought
a direct contribution to social reform for the poor, while the other is rather indirect and
only brings awareness to certain career systems. The intended audiences for this source
are those who are supporters of social reform involving the impoverished and homeless,
as Bly was. For this reason, the source will be used to showcase Blys skills as a leader in
journalism and how she used this position for the greater good.
Bly, Nellie. "The Girls Who Make Boxes." New York World 27 Nov. 1887: n. pag.
Undercover Reporting. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
A famous female reporter for the New York World, Nellie Bly, details in her article about
the difficulties of women obtaining of jobs and how strenuous their work proved. It is yet
another example of how Bly investigated and utilized the prospect of stunt reporting to
get the inside scoop on the topic she wanted the share with the general public and readers
of the newspaper, whom wouldve been her primary targeted audience for this article and
many more. Compared with other articles of her creation such as Nellie Bly Among the
Starving, a primary source from this list, both sources display Blys expertise and her
first steps as the pioneer in investigative journalism, and as a woman herself, opened the
door to other women to fields that were ordinarily designated for men. Subsequently, this

source will be used to express Blys legacy in the field and her leadership assets by
implications that women should take on new paths in society without oppression.
Bly, Nellie. "Trying to Be a Servant." New York World 30 Oct. 1887: n. pag. Undercover
Reporting. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
Nellie Bly, a female reporter for the New York World, documents her experiences from
posing as a maid to reveal the aspects of two employment agencies that specialize in
placing domestic servants. This article is a perfect example of the investigative
journalism, or also known as stunt reporting that Bly was a pioneer and frequent user of
to provide insight into varying problems concerning social life, and as such will be used
to discuss this specific attribute of Blys leadership in social reform. The audience for this
work would be the public, for Bly wrote this for a newspaper, therefore presenting
otherwise elusive information to the general people in hopes of bringing awareness. This
work can be compared to a secondary source from Elizabeth Shafer and Spencer C.
Tucker regarding the reporting that Bly took place in during World War I, thus becoming
the first female to cover the happenings of the war, connecting to this source in how she
was the first to engage in the kind of journalism that she did.
Bly, Nellie. "Visiting the Dispensaries." New York World 2 Dec. 1888: n. pag. Undercover
Reporting. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
Nellie Bly, a reporter for The New York World in New York City, writes about the city's
dispensaries for charity patients who are sick. This article asserts the type of journalism
Bly employed to bring light to often hidden subjects in society: investigation, which
proved to be vital and in which Bly was a pioneer of in her methods. The audience
wouldve been those who supported social reform during that era, and readers of this
specific newspaper to be more informed about the world and society in which they reside,
in hopes to promote ideals of reform in themselves. In contrast to other articles of Nellie
Bly under primary sources, such as Trying to Be a Servant or The Girls Who Make
Boxes, they are examples of her infamous stunt reporting in which she put herself in
the situation, while this source is just full-blown investigation. The article will be utilized
to showcase Blys sense of leadership that she represents through her use of investigative
journalism in attempting to highlight the forms of society that were often out of public
eye.

Bly, Nellie. Ten Days in a Madhouse. Journalistas: 100 of the Best Writing and Reporting
by Women Journalists. Ed. Eleanor Mills and Kira Cochrane. New York City:
Avalon, 2006. 99-105. Print.
The author of this article, Nellie Bly who at the time was a reporter for the New York
World, took the first reigns in the emerging field of investigative journalism as a pioneer.
In order to report on the mistreatment of patients in a mental institution, she faked her
own insanity to be admitted in. There, she experienced many of the hardships faced by
the residents, and when discharged, published her findings in the newspaper and later
even in a book of her own. Blys intended audience from this excerpt is indeed the public,
whom she wanted to expose the corruption of these institutions to in order for them to be
aware and hopefully work towards reforming these this relevant abuse of the ill. In
contrast and comparison to Blys interview with Emma Goldman, Goldman was similar
to Bly in that she fought for reform, specifically in the global political sphere, yet her
actions were more hostile and visible compared to Blys sly actions. This report will be
used in order to exemplify the leadership of Blys purpose to bring common, yet cryptic
issues in society to light.

Bly, Nellie. Illustration from the book depicting the Mexican people. Digital image.
Wikipedia. N.p., 24 Feb. 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
The image shown here is from Nellie Blys Six Months in Mexico, the book in which Bly
shares her experiences in that country during a six-month span. The intended audience for
this image would be those who are readers of this book from Bly. In comparison to the
actual novel, sourced here under primary sources, it is evident that Bly encountered many
people and observed various events throughout her time as the book and this image of
Mexican people suggests. As with such, this source will be used as an asset to explain
Blys leadership in the field of journalism as a reporter and author and to showcase her
actual novel.

Bly, Nellie. Six Months in Mexico. New York: American Corporation, 1888. A Celebration
Of Women Writers. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Nellie Bly, reporter for the New York World at the time, created a book that held her
accounts and experiences throughout the span of six months in Mexico. Bly expresses the
many events she observed, though some were enough to culminate into trouble. The
intended audience would be those interested in the growing field of investigative
journalism, for Bly pioneered it and this book is the first example of her skills as an
investigator. The source can be compared with another one of her writings, specifically
the newspaper article Trying to Be a Servant in which Bly yet again asserts her
irregular tactics of investigation as in this source. With this, the contents of the book will

be used to express Blys leadership skills in the field of journalism by showcasing the
accounts of her investigation.
Fritz, Arthur. "Nellie Excerpts." Nellie Bly Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Although from a secondary source, this page on Nellie Bly Online features primary
quotes from Blys writing throughout her career. As a female journalist, her quotes
signify the importance of her various articles and other works that contributed to attempts
at social reform involving the poor, women, and jobs for women in the field of
journalism. The intended audiences for her quotes are those who support Bly as not only
a reporter, but as a female reporter whose skills have led to significant breakthroughs in
society or at least the awareness of problems in it. In contrast to the timeline labeled The
Life and Times of Nellie Bly, this source tells of Blys knowledge and intellect through
her writings, while the other records eventful happenings in her life span. Subsequently,
these quotes will be used to showcase the legacy of Blys contributions to society through
the most important quotes in her work.

Goldman, Emma. Interview with Nellie Bly. New York World. 17 Sep. 1893: All. Print.
Nellie Bly, reporter for the newspaper New York World interviews the famous anarchist,
Emma Goldman. Although she is known for her political activism and tendencies for
riots, Nellie asserts more personal questions to the woman, such as her age and how
much she values domestic things such a dressing or bathing. Yet, Bly still directs some
involving her ideals about topics such as capitalism. The audiences targeted by this
interview are those who are interested in Emma Goldman, and possibly the rest of her
supporters who are now able to see a side to her that is unexpected. Its a shift in view,
from her rather hostile actions to a softer outlook on her life and personality. In contrast
to Blys own interview in the article Nellie Bly on the Road, Goodman was known for
political reform through her own methods of organization, while Bly was famous in a
celebrity-like position through her journey and responses toward social insufficiencies.
The interview will be used to highlight the differentiating reforms that both women take,
which in turn will further reflect the kind of leadership she proposed onto society.
Goodman, Matthew. Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race
around the World. New York: Ballantine, 2013. Print.
This image of Nelly Bly and Elizabeth Bisland from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper in
1890 has been reprinted in Matthew Goodmans novel to show the two women whom
participated in a race around the world. The intended audience for this image is primarily
people who are interested in the race between the two female journalists who became
nationally acclaimed for both of their trips. In comparison to a secondary source written
by Roma Panganiban, the two sources help to inform readers of the success these women
spawned from the daring journey and how these led to contributions in the social sphere
involving the advent of journalism and womens jobs in that same field. Although this

source focuses on both participants, the other centers on Blys journey and the places she
encountered throughout it. In all, this source will be used to provide examples of Blys
trip and the leadership she expressed in the importance of women in journalism.
Myers, H.J. Nellie Bly Circled the Globe. 1890. Library of Congress, New York City.
America's Story from American's Library. Web. 12 Nov. 2014
The image depicts a photograph of female journalist Nellie Bly of the New York World
(The World). In the respective title, it describes her, as she is known for her apparent race
and journey around the globe in an attempt to beat Jules Vernes fictional character
Phineas Foggs record in less than eighty days. She succeeded, and it happens to be the
most pivotal achievement in her career. Audiences that would be attracted by this image
would be those who supported Bly throughout her long trip, and a photograph would also
inform people of this feat in the present. A map in the secondary sources section can be
used to compare this image to that of one more modern, but the subject of Blys trip is
similar. The map indicates the locations in which she visited and this source represents
her in a traveling form. Subsequently, the photograph will be used to discuss Blys legacy
and how a simple image of her evokes the various accomplishments throughout her life
even in todays age.
Nellie Bly and the Oil Drum. Digital image. American Oil and Gas Historical Society. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
After her retirement, Nellie Bly, female reporter for The World in New York settled
down with millionaire manufacturer Robert Seaman. During her marriage and after his
death, she took over his company, and continued her legacy and leadership by patenting a
fifty-five gallon steel oil drum, one utilized even in the present day along with a milk can
and stacking garbage can. This images audience would be those in the oil industry, for
her patent was a great innovation at the time and leaves on a mark for its use today, plus
for supporters of Bly that relish in her successes. In comparison to an image from the
patent of a milk can created by Bly herself, the two sources are examples of Blys
significance outside of what she is typically known for. For this reason, the image will
showcase her legacy and establish her as a model in a variety of fields, also representing
leadership assets in all aspects that make her known and revered today.

Nellie Bly, 1867-1922. 1890. Prints and Photographs Online Catalog, Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
This photograph of Nellie Bly, extracted from a photo collection of The Library of
Congress presents Bly in an outfit typical of that in the late nineteenth century. The
intended audience for this photo would be those who want to view Bly in her natural
form, such as the public then, for as a woman, she was often condemned to work in the
shadows and wasnt seen until she stepped out into the limelight due to the success of her
works. This work can be compared to a secondary source titled A Race Around the
World, for images of Bly werent too common until her infamous race around the world
that is the relevant topic in the later article. The photograph helps to illuminate the legacy
in which Bly left behind by providing a true representation of her in a time when her
work made its greatest impact.

New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]), 28 Jan. 1922. Chronicling America: Historic
American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
In the newspaper the New York Tribune, there is a specific article detailing the death of
Nellie Bly, the famous female reporter who traveled the world in a record breaking
number of days and pioneered the realm of investigative journalism. The article describes
many imperative events in her life, including those that had made her widely acclaimed.
This source can be contrasted with another primary source that shows an image of Bly
arriving to her homecoming reception due to her return from the trip around the world,
for that conveys one of the most significant landmarks in her time, and this source
obviously conveys the end of her life. Audiences that would be targeted by this article are
fans of Nellie Bly, and would undoubtedly be saddened by this news. With this, the
source will be utilized to explain the legacy of Blys work and how it is still relevant and
impactful today.
Portrait of Nellie Bly Sitting in Chair. Digital image. Corbis Images. Bettman, n.d. Web. 12
Nov. 2014.
Nellie Bly, a now retired reporter for The World in New York, is depicted in her later
years in 1922 sitting in a chair. Nellie Bly, throughout her life, made many contributions
to society, specifically for womens rights and helping to reform and aid the less
fortunate. Also, she posed a lot of credit in the world of journalism for her pioneering of
investigative journalism. The intended audience would be the public in order to share the
events of Nellie Blys life and to stress the significance of her many achievements even
into her old age. This image can be contrasted with the younger, more lively Bly
photograph in reporter-like clothes during the height of her successes. The image will be
used to showcase Blys lasting legacy that even in her death, the works from her life still
echo and become relevant through many events in our lives today.

Psn, Barat. "Around the World with Nellie Bly." Editorial. The World [New York City] 26
Jan. 1890: n. pag. TPS Barat Primary Source Nexus. 11 Nov. 2011. Web. 08 Oct.
2014.
The publisher of this source, Psn Barat, utilizes an excerpt from the newspaper The World
in New York that depicts a game that correlates to Nellie Blys trip around the world
from 1889 to 1890. The picture also presents images of Jules Verne, whose book 80 Days
Around the World sparked Blys inspiration for her travels with the addition of a train
and a ship to represent her modes of transportation, plus squares numbered to 73 to
correspond to the number of days Bly spent on her journey. The targeted audiences from
this image are the common people of New York, whom are more likely to read the
newspaper and encounter this news of Blys trip, while also making it accessible to
younger people as the concept of a game makes them more interested. Another source,
such as the articles from the Daily Alta California, compares to this image in that they
both reflect on the widespread awareness of her journey around the world. The work will
be used to showcase Blys impact on the media, and how the legacy of her adventure is
presented through it.
R.C.S. "Incrustation of Tube in Intubation; Insane Asylum Management; Society Notes."
Philadelphia Medical Times 15 Nov. 1887: n. pag. Undercover Reporting. Web. 25
Oct. 2014.
R.C.S, a reporter for the Philadelphia Medical Times of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
criticizes another reporter, Nellie Bly, for her stunt in which she faked insanity in order to
be admitted into an asylum to evaluate the poor conditions of residents there. The
intended audiences of this article are those who are supporters of Bly, especially those
who revere this stunt and the great reaches she took to highlight the hidden struggles of
society. In contrast to a source from the same year titled Behind Asylum Bars Reaction,
Bly is receiving a negative appraisal for her reporting style, asserting its ineffectiveness
and simply regarding it as foolish, whereas the other supports her cause in that it has
proved to be persuasive in calling for a reform. This source will be used to showcase the
differing views in which Bly confronted regarding her interpretation of journalism and
how to utilize it to its full extent (leadership).

Robert Seaman, President Iron Clad Manufacturing Co. Digital image. PLNY Digital Library.
N.p., 17 Dec. 2008. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Robert Seaman, the husband to famous female reporter of The World newspaper Nellie
Bly is showcased here. Being 40 years her senior, Nellie Bly married him while his
business was booming, but soon after his death, Bly became even more known as she
took over for him and controlled it for a few more years. The intended audience for this
image would be for those interested in Blys life, including the years after her break from
journalism and writing for The New York World. It also shows the contributions to
society she made through his business. In comparison to another image of her invention
of a milk can, which became patented, it shows that her marriage to Seaman spawned
greater innovations from her that could contribute to society, as she was well known for.
Because of this reason, the source will be used to represent Blys legacy, as she left not
only a mark in the womens and professional sphere, but also in the industry.
Seaman, Elizabeth C. Milk Can. Patent 697,553. 15 Apr. 1902. Print.
Nellie Bly, after her years of retirement from the field of investigative journalism she
became notorious in, settled down with marriage, but proved other achievements as an
industrialist. She took over the Iron Clad Manufacturing Company from her wealthy
husband Robert Seamans death, and with that invented several patents that are utilized
even now in the modern world, such as the oil drum, a garbage can, and pictured here a
milk can. Audiences attracted to this image could be inventors themselves, aiming to gain
inspiration from Blys work or those who work in these industries and make use of these
items on a usual basis. Contrasted with another image in primary sources that depicts
Nellie Bly next to her other patent, the oil drum, the two still recognize Blys pertinent
aspirations to contribute to society by giving innovations. With this is mind; the source
will be used in order to discuss attributes of Blys leadership in fields away from
journalism, such as this one.
St. Paul Daily Globe. (Saint Paul, Minn.), 16 Dec. 1889. Chronicling America: Historic
American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
In the article Bly and Bisland from the St. Paul Daily Globe, the author of this
describes the women named Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland, two female journalists that
raced around the world. Because of this achievement, these two women were followed
with much fervor and recognition throughout their journeys and subsequently made it
home as nationally acclaimed women, spawning a new ideal of the significance of news
reporting and womens roles in society as they went hand in hand. For the audience, the
readers of this newspaper and followers of both women would be interested to read about
their advancements, their experiences, and the sort. Compared to an image of Elizabeth
Bisland and Nellie Bly printed in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, both sources
convey the adventurous women to present them as the participants in this extensive trip
across the globe, and this source will be used to represent the message of both Bisland

and Bly as women taking on what some may find absurd and leading their way to set
model examples for more women and society as a whole.
The evening world. (New York, N.Y.), 14 Nov. 1889. Chronicling America: Historic
American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
The article within this newspaper edition titled A Girls Feat describes the first steps of
Nellie Bly on what will become known as her infamous race around the world. As a
response to her decision and her carrying it out, many newspapers, especially in New
York, wanted to inform the public as the audience on Blys new feat. In comparison to
other articles about Blys trip, such as Phineas Fogg Outdone, this source showcases
the excitement and even the hesitation of Blys supporters and opposers as she begins to
set out, while others depict the publics response to her arrivals and visits during the
middle of her journey. Subsequently, this source will be used to showcase Blys sense of
leadership from her trip around the world as she highlights the importance of
journalisms role in society and as an asset to careers.
The Leavenworth Echo. (Leavenworth, Wash.), 15 Dec. 1911. Chronicling America: Historic
American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
This article from the Leavenworth Echo newspaper from Washington is about Nellie Bly,
which is appropriately dubbed The Original Muckraker details Blys life as a female
reporter, in which she is called a muckraker for her being considered the pioneer of the
term and the reform-minded implications it contains. Those that follow Blys life, such as
readers of this newspaper and the general public, wouldve likely been the targeted
audience for this piece. In contrast to an image of Bly in her older years depicted in this
primary source section, this article details the importance of her contributions as a
muckraker and the other conveys her legacy by showcasing her perseverance even as she
is aging. In conclusion, this source will be utilized to once again represent the legacy of
Bly and her impact on society through her successes and hard work.
The Nellie Bly Song. Stephen Foster, 1850. American Experience. Web. 27 Oct. 2014
Stephen Foster, a composer, created this musical piece before Nellie Bly was born, but
was significant in offering a pen name for herself in her journalist years. In doing so, her
co-workers took inspiration from this song and replaced Blys usual byline of the orphan
girl to Nellie Bly a modified version of the name Nelly they believed was catchier and
would receive well with the public. Audience that would perceive this song well would
be those that support Nellie Bly, and those who want to obtain more background of her
career as a journalist. A work that can be compared to this song would be a video by
Times that is a secondary source. In this comparison, it is clear that the two mediums of
music and video are able to showcase the extent in which Bly took her career in order to
the public well, demonstrating her legacy that will be shown by the use of this song.

Secondary Sources

"A Race Around the World." Science and Its Times. Ed. Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer. Vol.
5. Detroit: Gale, 2001. U.S. History in Context. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
Schlager and Lauer, writers of Science and Its Times, provide an overview, background,
and the impacts of Nellie Blys race around the world in the late 1800s. They explain the
reasoning and inspiration behind her journey, and the ripples that it left in other time
periods through her great determination and endurance. Audiences that would draw away
from this piece would be those interested in feats made by women, and there is not doubt
that what Bly did was one that would attract a lot of supporters, especially women of the
Womens Rights Movement throughout the 1800s. A work that can be compared to this
is one from the time period itself, in which a game depicts the journey that Bly took. In
this comparison, it is evident that the popularity involved with this race was high as
presented with the game, while the writing shows how it effects now. This work will be
utilized to support Blys leadership qualities and they are evoked by this race.

"Extra! Read All About It: 'Girl Stunt Reporter' Turns 150." Morning Edition 5 May 2014.
U.S. History in Context. Web. 11 Oct. 2014.
Steve Inskeep, the host of this interview conducted through the radio NPR, discusses the
research gathered by Jean Marie Lutes on her past projects subject: Nellie Bly. As a
young girl, Lutes was fascinated by Blys various achievements throughout her life,
reading almost every one of her publications. The interview presents some of Lutes;
findings on Bly, including her background, career path, and the successions that are
notable even today. The intended audiences for this interview are for those seeking to
find anothers point of view on Bly and how her successes can be interpreted in todays
society as well as that in the 19th century. In comparison to another source, one being
primary and from Blys time that depicts an image of a game highlighting her journey
around the world published in the The World, contributes to this thought by suggesting
the influence that spread then and that which lives now. Her impact on media in the
1890s compares similarly to that placed on people of the future, making Blys life widely
recognized. The audio broadcast will be used to emphasize her impact on not only the
past, but also the future that is known now in order to advance the areas in which she left
a golden legacy.

Garrison, Jayne. "Nellie Bly, Girl Reporter." Los Angeles Times. N.p., 28 Mar. 1994. Web.
10 Oct. 2014.
Jayne Garrison, writer for the Los Angeles Times, reports on the renowned journalist
Nellie Bly in light of the publication of the book Nelly Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist
by another journalist by the name of Brooke Kroeger. Her inspiration for the novel came
by the with the fascination of Blys numerous achievements, some but not limited to, her
fake insanity that admitted her to a mental institutions, her highlights of the social
problems concerning the poor, and her contributions to the erupting ideals of feminism
during her time. The implied audience from this piece are those that believe in Blys
impact on society and the status of women, and how these influences relate to problems
that still surface today. Garrison uses Kroegers responses to reflect on what Bly had
given to America; a role model for women struggling in a mans world. In comparison to
the secondary source of the NPR radio interview, both Kroeger and Lutes hold the values
of Bly highly, and continue to reinforce her efforts to create a society ideal for women
through their own interpretations of her successes. The article will be used in order to
reflect on the legacy of Blys work on women journalists such as herself in the future,
and how her legacy still lasts into present day.

Schafer, Elizabeth D., and Spencer C. Tucker. "Women: World War I." World at War:
Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
Schafer and Tucker, writers of a reference article about women in prominent roles during
World War I discuss Nellie Blys role as the first woman correspondent to report
dispatches from the Siberian Front. The intended audience for this article would be those
researching important women during times of crisis, and how their help would change
and transform the status of women in the future. Supporters of Nellie Bly would also look
into this and would add it to the assets of Blys careers and her successes over time.
Another article that would compare with this one would be one by Jayne Garrison, and
how Blys works have influenced women journalists in later times, which relates to how
this particular source is based on womens work and influences in general. With this, this
source will be used to define another area in which Bly expressed her unlimited
leadership qualities by setting a better standard for women in her time.

Times "This Day in History: November 14." This Day in History: November 14 2007. U.S.
History in Context. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
This video by the Times references to Nellie Bly and her infamous seventy-two day
journey as a race around the world. The video poses the truth that despite the fact that this
event occurred more than a hundred years in the past, it is still highly relevant today.
Because of this, a segment of the video will be used in order to convey the sense of
legacy that Bly created from her race, seeing how it is significant even a hundred years
later and how this has impacted other time periods. The audience would be most
obviously television watchers, but could also pertain to people that liken to history,
especially that of women. In contrast to another media piece, such as the photograph from
the Library of Congress, it shows how the effects of Blys achievements can still be
revered and discussed well into the future, while the other source only reflects her impact
on her own time period.