Creager makes unique use of historical events and figures in her lyrics and themes . Inspirations include the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 , Howard Hughes , Rose Kennedy , victims of Josef Mengele , Emily Dickinson , Pitcairn Island , Columbia County , New York . Combining history and humor in song-form and spoken-word pieces , Creager is also unique in exploring women 's history through pop music
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Melora Creager