Papers of Mildred E. Reeves, undated

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Papers of Mildred E. Reeves, undated

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Collection contains a biographical sketch and photograph of Mildred E. Reeves.

1 folder.

eng, Latn

Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Reeves, Mildred E., 1896-1973

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Mildred Reeves was the chief of staff for Congressman Nicholas Longworth, a Republican legislator from Ohio; by 1919 Reeves was one of a number of women serving in high-ranking jobs on Capitol Hill. When Longworth became Speaker of the House in 1925, Reeves made history, becoming the first woman to ever run the Speaker’s office. She earned a juris doctorate from National University Law School while working for Longworth. In August 1928, Reeves was one of 193 people (just 14 of whom were women) ...