Rosa Elizabeth White (January 1855 – 1911/1912), known as Rosa May, was a prostitute during the late 19th century and very early 20th century who lived in the Virginia City, Nevada and Bodie, California areas. A local legend states that she selflessly nursed sick miners during an epidemic and succumbed to the illness herself.
Rosa Elizabeth White (January 1855 – 1911/1912), known as Rosa May, was a prostitute during the late 19th century and very early 20th century who lived in the Virginia City, Nevada and Bodie, California areas. A local legend states that she selflessly nursed sick miners during an epidemic and succumbed to the illness herself.
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