Florence Brownell (birth date-death date?):
In 1916 Florence Brownell was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. Brownell’s husband, C. G., was one of the candidates defeated by the women.

Party Affiliation:
Unknown

Photograph:



Image courtesy of Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation
(Spinning may be misidentified as Gladys Baymiller)
http://www.ccrh.org/comm/umatilla/women.php

Resources:
“Laura Stockton Starcher,” Oregon Historical Project, found at http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/historical_records/dspDocument.cfm?doc_ID=15F2BF5E-AB35-8228-D9CBEED09B379812

“Building Community: The Petticoat Council.” Found at http://www.ccrh.org/comm/umatilla/women.php

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