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Lola Lolita Sheldon Armor

Lola "Lolita" Sheldon Armour (1870–1953) donated $500 (about $10,000 in today's money) to help Mr. Bluebeard performers who were stranded in Chicago. Lola was married to Jonathan Ogden Armour, heir to the Armour meatpacking industry and fortunes. The money helped the performers return to New York.

Lola was a renowned Chicago hostess, an avid rose gardener, art collector, and horsewoman.

Daniel M. Healy posted bond for fire chief Musham

Bullard & Gormley supplied lanterns

Corbin and Bogg family Iroquois Theater victims

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A note about sourcing.  When this project began, I failed to anticipate the day might come when a more scholarly approach would be called for.  When my mistake was recognized I faced a decision: go back and spend years creating source lists for every page, or go forward and try to cover more of the people and circumstances involved in the disaster.  Were I twenty years younger, I'd have gone back, but in recognition that this project will end when I do, I chose to go forward.  These pages will provide enough information, it is hoped, to provide subsequent researchers with additional information.


I would like to hear from you if you have additional info about an Iroquois victim, or find an error, and you're invited to visit the comments page to share stories and observations about the Iroquois Theater fire.


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