About Calista Halsey Patchin
Lived 1845 – 1920 (aged 74). Calista Halsey Patchin was a newspaper editor, writer and journalist, known for Washington Post.
Calista Halsey Patchin (December 2, 1845 – January 5, 1920) was a journalist and artist based in Washington, D.C., and Des Moines, Iowa. Patchin was the first woman reporter hired by The Washington Post newspaper in 1878.
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Who was Calista Halsey Patchin?
American journalist (1845–1920)
When was Calista Halsey Patchin born?
Calista Halsey Patchin was born on 2 December 1845 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
When did Calista Halsey Patchin die?
Calista Halsey Patchin died on 5 January 1920.
What was Calista Halsey Patchin's occupation?
Calista Halsey Patchin was a newspaper editor, writer and journalist.
What was Calista Halsey Patchin known for?
Calista Halsey Patchin was known for Washington Post.
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