Kramer, Mary, (Legislator) (1935-)
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
A musical score for "Good Night!! Ladies," a revue on the topic of women's history.
Young Women's Resource Center (Des Moines, Iowa) records
This local organization's goal was to, educate, and empower young women in the Greater Des Moines area through counseling and other programs.
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