Mabel Ruth Baker
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Mabel Ruth Baker (1880 - 19??) was an American politician. She was a state legislator in Colorado, serving multiple terms.[1][2]
Baker was believed to have been born on December 6, 1880, to Stephen Franklin and Irene Willard. [where?] Although she was noted as Mrs. Mabel Ruth Baker in The Woman Citizen of February 1920, the identity of her purported husband remains unknown.
In 1919, Baker was elected with one other female, Dr. May F. Bigelow, as representatives in the Colorado Assembly. From 1919 to 1924, Baker served in the Colorado House of Representatives as a Republican.[3]
Baker was a sponsor of education bills including the requirement of an oath to be taken by teachers and for teacher pay.[4] A Republican, she lived in Denver.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Biographical Sketch of Mabel Baker". documents.alexanderstreet.com.
- ^ Representatives, Colorado General Assembly House of (April 23, 1921). "House Journal" – via Google Books.
- ^ House Journal of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado. Denver: General Assembly House of Representatives, 1921, pp. 215, 239, 975.
- ^ "Laws Passed at the ... Session of the ... General Assembly of the State of Colorado". Daily Times Printing House. April 23, 1921 – via Google Books.
- ^ Weatherford, Doris (January 20, 2012). Women in American Politics: History and Milestones. SAGE. ISBN 9781608710072 – via Google Books.
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