(Deming) – The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum is hosting a showing of the historical documentary film “The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound” this Saturday.
The film tells the story of how over 100,000 girls made the decision to leave their homes to become waitresses along the transcontinental railroad, opening doors to both the west and the workplace for young women.
The documentary not only explores the Harvey Girls, but also explores the life of Fred Harvey and his company.
Harvey opened a Harvey House in Deming during the town’s railroad heyday.
Deming Historical Society President Bayne Anderson said this is an important piece of the area’s 20th Century history.
The museum purchased a 50” television on which to show the documentary.
The viewing is set for this Saturday, May 17th, from 2-4 p.m. in the Transportation Room of the museum at 301 S. Silver Ave. Admission is free.
Film Producer and Director Katrina Parks and New Mexico History Museum Curator Meredith Davidson will be on hand after the film for a discussion on the topic.
The film tells the story of how over 100,000 girls made the decision to leave their homes to become waitresses along the transcontinental railroad, opening doors to both the west and the workplace for young women.
The documentary not only explores the Harvey Girls, but also explores the life of Fred Harvey and his company.
Harvey opened a Harvey House in Deming during the town’s railroad heyday.
Deming Historical Society President Bayne Anderson said this is an important piece of the area’s 20th Century history.
The museum purchased a 50” television on which to show the documentary.
The viewing is set for this Saturday, May 17th, from 2-4 p.m. in the Transportation Room of the museum at 301 S. Silver Ave. Admission is free.
Film Producer and Director Katrina Parks and New Mexico History Museum Curator Meredith Davidson will be on hand after the film for a discussion on the topic.
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