Mildred Hermann
American lawyer (1891–1964)
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Mildred Robinson Hermann (February 28, 1891 – March 16, 1964) was an American lawyer. She was the first woman lawyer in Juneau, Alaska. Hermann has been called the "Queen Mother of the Alaskan Statehood," due to her leadership in Alaska becoming a state.[1] She was a signer of the Alaska State Constitution.[2] In 2009, she was named to the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame.
Born
February 28, 1891
Mildred Robinson
February 28, 1891
Brookfield, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 1964 (aged 73)
Juneau, Alaska, U.S.
OccupationLawyer
Mildred Hermann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mildred Robinson February 28, 1891 Brookfield, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1964 (aged 73) Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Early life and education
Work
Hermann would testify on Capitol Hill on behalf of Alaska Statehood in 1950.[4][5]
Later life and legacy
She died in Juneau in 1964.[3] In 2009, she was named to the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame.[6]
