Miller, Helen (1945-)
Dates
- Existence: 1945-
Biography
Helen Miller was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1945. She earned a bachelors degree from Howard and a masters of library science from Our Lady of the Lake University before attending law school at Georgetown and becoming an attorney. A Democrat, Miller represented parts of the Fort Dodge area in the Iowa House, serving District 49 from 2003-2013 and District 9 from 2013-2019. The first Black woman to serve as ranking member of the House agriculture committee, Miller created a program to help urban legislators from across the country learn about agricultural issues. She is also known for her work to advance the completion of Highway 20 as a four-lane route across Iowa.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Audio recording, August 19, 2020
Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Helen Miller about her legislative service, including her role in passing a law to require breast density notifications for mammogram patients, time on the Iowa Board of Parole, and advice for other women running for office.
Transcript, August 19, 2020
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Helen Miller about her legislative service, including her role in passing the Iowa law that requires mammogram patients be informed about their breast density composition, time on the Iowa Board of Parole, and advice for other women running for office.