Articles
1885-1886
The Dispatch (Pittsburg)
Nellie Bly’s first articles. From “The Girl Puzzle” where she asks the question “What shall we do with our girls?” to a discussion on the taboo subject of divorce to a series of articles on the conditions for women working in factories. Pushed also into articles on fashion, hair and gardening that would frustrate her, Nellie finished her time at The Dispatch with a series of articles on her journey in Mexico.
1887-1896
The World (New York)
Working for Joseph Pulitzer at The World is where Nellie became a sensation. Her blockbuster story on her experiences at the asylum on Blackwell’s Island ushered in reforms for mental health. Nellie’s journey around the world captivated the nation. And her articles on everything from prisons to politics to the role of women in society kept readers wanting more.
1914-1922
The Evening Journal (New York)
Nellie’s return to journalism after marriage and hiatus began with her writing articles from the front lines of World War I. Upon returning to the United States, she was given her own regular column. She offered advice, provided assistance to people in need and even covered the Republican Convention with women who were now able to vote.
LONDON STORY PAPER (UK)
During a five year hiatus from THE WORLD, Nellie Bly writes 11 long-form fiction stories for New York’s FAMILY STORY PAPER. Copies of this publication appear to have been lost to time. However, it’s sister edition in England LONDON STORY PAPER has been found with many pages – including two full Nellie Bly stories – intact!
additional outlets
Many of Nellie Bly’s articles were carried by newspapers in addition to those above.