Quarantine

[RChavez]

I'm looking for info on a touring opera company that was quarantined in the Thombstone jail, circa 1883. Anyone come across this in their research? Newspaper research has only provided news of cattle quarantines.

[Michael-Paul-M]

Having covered much ground in the theatrical department of Tombstone for my book, I took notice of your question. In late summer 1883, there was a great scare of yellow fever plaguing many towns across the border in Mexico. Travel facilitated the spreading of viruses, so travel-heavy performance troupes were often considered high-risk disease carriers. Where did you find reference to a troupe being quarantined in a Tombstone jail?

[RChavez]

Spectacular news, thank you, Michael! This is exactly what I needed to relaunch my research.

The reference is from Grand Endeavors: Vintage Arizona Quilts and Their Makers, Helen Young Frost and Pam Knight Stevenson, Northland Publishing 1992. pg. 19

[Michael-Paul-M]

You're very welcome. Does the book provide any footnote or citation for the claim that a troupe was held in a Tombstone jail in 1883?

[RChavez]

I wish it did. Cited as family legend.

[RChavez]

So legend goes, the Diva in quarantine cut up her petticoats to make a baby quilt for the Jailer & wife, having their first child. Except I've seen this quilt in State Archives, and it's not petticoat material. She was cutting up costumes to make that quilt. Why? Was the quarantine that bad, she was dying? Why else ruin her expensive stage clothes that she relied on for her income?
Also, the quilt block chosen for the jailer's kid's quilt: Courthouse Steps. Whomever this diva/quilter was, her sense of humor remains. And I'd like to tell her story.
Thanks for asking:)

[Philip]

Вот три варианта комментария на тему карантина (Quarantine) на русском языке:
Вариант (Общий/Здоровье): Соблюдение карантина — это важная мера для предотвращения распространения инфекции и защиты окружающих. Надеюсь, что эти ограничения скоро будут сняты и мы вернемся к привычной жизни.
Вариант (Личный опыт/Досуг): Проводить время на карантине бывает непросто, но это отличная возможность заняться саморазвитием, почитать книги или посмотреть те сериалы, на которые всегда не хватало времени.
Вариант (Технический/Форумный): Мой аккаунт или сообщение попали в карантин. Подскажите, пожалуйста, как пройти проверку модератора, чтобы получить полный доступ к функциям сайта? B2B Marketplace