Libby Riddles

In August, the hashtags #womenshistory and #Beyondthe19th were trending. Here’s a little bit of Iditarod #womenshistory for you and your students!

1. Share the primary source with the students and give them some time to examine it on their own. This source is featured in the Iditarod On-Line Museum (click the photo for a larger image). Why is it so important?
2. Discuss the source with the group. What do they notice about the object? What questions does it bring up? How could more information be gathered?
3. Let the students explore the associated resources to discover all about Libby Riddles.
4. As a follow up, the students could design a trading card for Libby.

Associated Resources:

• Alaska Sports Hall of Fame (this source includes a video): Article Here
• From the Smithsonian (this source includes a photo of her sled, which might make a great primary source to start this discussion as well): Article Here
• Libby’s Iditarod Record: Data Here
• Storm Run: Libby’s picture book would make a great follow up to this activity! Click here to purchase a copy and support the race at the same time!
• Husky Talk Podcast with Libby Riddles: Click Here

“I had an agreement with myself before I left. If I take off, I’m not coming back, even it it’s crummy.”

~Libby Riddles