Nena Jolidon Croake
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Dr. Nena Jolidon-Croake | |
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| File:Dr. Nina J. Croake (A history of the W.C.T.U. of Northern and Central Calif., 1911).png | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office 1913–1915 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1865 |
| Died | 1934 Los Angeles |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Spouse | John B. Croake |
| Residence | Tacoma, Washington |
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Nena[lower-alpha 1] Jolidon-Croake (1865–1934) was an American politician and one of the first two women elected to the Washington State Legislature, representing the 37th Legislative District from Tacoma, Washington.[1]
Early life and career
Jolidon-Croake worked as a physician. She served as President of the Washington Equal Suffrage Society and supported the 1910 amendment which gave women the right to vote in Washington.[2]
Political career
Jolidon-Croake ran for office in 1913 after passage of Washington's Fifth Amendment, providing women the right to vote.[2] Her first bill sought to improve women's working conditions.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Sometimes spelled Nina.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Celebrating 100 years:Women in the Legislature". Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Murray C. Morgan (1994-08-04). "Nena Jolidon-Croake, Mystery Feminist of Tacoma". The Tacoma News Tribune. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
