Colman, Elizabeth Wheeler, 1911-

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Elizabeth Wheeler Colman was born in Butte, Montana, the second child of Lulu and Senator Burton K. Wheeler. In 1989 she wrote the book "Mrs. Wheeler goes to Washington."

From the description of Elizabeth Wheeler Colman papers, 1924-1989. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 42925993

Elizabeth Wheeler Colman was born in Butte, Mont., on 17 Apr. 1911, the second child of Lulu and Burton K. Wheeler. She attended grammar school in Butte and Washington, D.C., then graduated from Western High School in Washington. She obtained her B.A. in history and M.A. in political science from George Washington University. She and her husband, Edwin Woodruff Colman, have been married for over fifty years and have had four children. She has served on boards and committees concerning political, civic, educational, and community affairs. In 1989 she wrote Mrs. Wheeler Goes To Washington, dealing with the life of her mother, Lulu Wheeler, wife of U.S. Senator Burton K. Wheeler. The book was published by Falcon Press Publishing Co., Helena, Mont.

From the description of Burton K. Wheeler family papers, 1924-1989. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 70925423

Elizabeth Wheeler Colman was born in Butte, Montana, on April 17, 1911, the second child of Lulu and Burton K. Wheeler. She attended grammar school in Butte and Washington, D.C., then graduated from Western High School in Washington. She obtained her B.A. in history and M.A. in political science from George Washington University. She and her husband, Edwin Woodruff Colman, have been married for over fifty years and have had four children. She has served on boards and committees concerning political, civic, educational, and community affairs. In 1989 she wrote Mrs. Wheeler Goes To Washington, dealing with the life of her mother, Lulu Wheeler, wife of U.S. Senator Burton K. Wheeler. The book was published by Falcon Press Publishing Co, Helena, Montana.

From the guide to the Burton K. Wheeler Family Papers, 1924-1989, (Montana State University-Bozeman Library, Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections)

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Birth 1911-04-17

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