Press Release
May 6, 2026
Contact: Jennifer Lynch
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-765-6108
[email protected]
pioneerwomanmuseum.com
Author Chris Enss to Speak at Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City
PONCA CITY, Okla. — Author Chris Enss will talk about her new book at the Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m.
Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women” was released in February 2026. The book shares untold stories of the bold women who rode harder, roped faster and stole the spotlight in early Hollywood. In the early days of Hollywood, there were many leading cowgirls and real cowgirls who kept the Western spirit alive. They performed every conceivable feat of horsemanship and displayed professional skills by putting forth their best efforts and devotion.
“Daughters of Daring” is the story of more than a dozen trick ropers, bronc busters and bulldoggers turned actresses who, like the early ranch women and rodeo competitors, had pluck and charm. These women performed their own stunts, riding horses at breakneck speed, firing guns, and capturing outlaws. Cowgirl actresses such as Ruth Roland, Helen Gibson, Texas Guinan, Marin Sais, Anne Little, Marie Walcamp and Evelyn Selbie received top billing above the cowboy and his horse in hundreds of films.
This event is included with regular paid museum admission, and no registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Pioneer Woman Museum is located at 701 Monument Rd. in Ponca City. For more information, please call 580-765-6108 or visit their website, pioneerwomanmuseum.com.
The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue are available upon request.
