Kramer, Mary, (Legislator) (1935-)

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1935-

Biography

Born in 1935 in Burlington, Mary Kramer grew up in Iowa City and received a bachelors in piano performance and a masters degree in education from the University of Iowa. After working as a teacher and school administrator, she became a personnel and HR professional for companies including Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In 1990, she ran as a Republican to represent parts of the Des Moines area in the Iowa Senate and won. Kramer served Iowa Senate District 41 from 1991-1993, District 27 from 1993-2003, and District 30 from 2003-2004, when she left office to serve as an ambassador to Barbados under the George W. Bush administration.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Good Night!! Ladies records

Collection — Folder 1

Identifier: IWA1342

Abstract

A musical score for "Good Night!! Ladies," a revue on the topic of women's history.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

Found in: Iowa Women's Archives

Young Women's Resource Center (Des Moines, Iowa) records

Collection

Identifier: IWA0048

Abstract

This local organization's goal was to, educate, and empower young women in the Greater Des Moines area through counseling and other programs.

Dates: 1975-2015