Jim Bellows,  journalism history,  Maggie Savoy

Anniversary of Maggie Savoy’s Death

It was on this date in 1970 that women’s page editor Maggie Savoy died of cancer at age 50. Here is her final column.

She was a groundbreaking women’s page editor in Arizona & California. She was an outspoken feminist and the wife of legendary editor Jim Bellows.

Here is a link to my article about Maggie Savoy.

I have always felt a special connection to Maggie as she died a few days before I was born. I am lucky to enjoy the rights that she fought for.

Please follow and like us:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Instagram
Follow by Email
RSS