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Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.

By Rachel Felder

Biographical Information Guitars Jackson, Cordell (1923-2004 ) Memphis (Tenn) Moon Records Pop and Rock Music Women and Girls

Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson, Elder Stateswoman of Rock ’n’ Roll

A pioneering record-label owner and engineer, she played guitar in a raw and unapologetically abrasive way. “Whatever song it was,” she said, “I always creamed it.”

By Howard Fishman

Biographical Information Blackjack, Ada Exploration and Explorers Rescues

Overlooked No More: Ada Blackjack, Survivor of a Harrowing Arctic Expedition

She learned to fend for herself during a venture to Wrangel Island. By the time a rescue ship arrived, she was the last crew member standing.

By Natalie Schachar

Biographical Information Blindness Books and Literature Cooking and Cookbooks Deaths (Obituaries) Mexican Food (Cuisine) Mexican-Americans San Francisco (Calif)

Overlooked No More: Elena Zelayeta, Emissary for Mexican Cooking

Beginning the 1930s in San Francisco, she transformed the image of her native Mexican cuisine in the United States with a restaurant and popular cookbooks, all while overcoming a loss of sight.

By Mayukh Sen