Patty Flandrau Selmes: Life of a Nineteenth-Century Woman in Boone County and Beyond

Cathy Callopy, Dinsmore Program Director

Born on the Boone County farm of her grandfather, James Dinsmore, during the Civil War, Patty Flandrau Selmes expanded the horizons of that family, both geographically and through her connections with notable Americans of the time period. Though she befriended many, including Theodore Roosevelt, and lived an adventurous life on the frontiers of the United States, her letters often reflect a lifelong struggle with depression. This is a story of her life.

Meeting Agenda

Friends of Big Bone Agenda

September 22, 2022

Item Updates

• Treasurer’s Report
• Status of National Historic Landmark application
• Programs at BBLSHS

1. Great Outdoor Weekend– September 24^th and 25th
2. Salt Fest– October 15^th and 16th

• FOBB Meetings and Programs- Scheben Library Meetings at 5:45 and Programs at 6:30

1. September 22 Program– Patty Flandrau Selmes: Life of a 19^th Century Woman in Boone Co. and Beyond– Cathy Callopy, Dinsmore Program Director
2. October 27^th Program–Whiskey Spirits Along the Ohio– Matt Becher, Boone Co. Historic Preservation Officer

• FOBB Projects

1. Trail to Bison (2/10 0f a mile)
2. Main Trail Cat Walk
3. Preservation of Big Bone Methodist Church

• Lending Library for campers at BBLSHS camp site (to go into effect in Spring/Summer 2023)
• Other

Items for Discussion