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Nena Jolidon Croake

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Dr.
Nena Jolidon-Croake
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
1913–1915
Personal details
Born1865
Died1934
Los Angeles
Political partyProgressive
SpouseJohn B. Croake
ResidenceTacoma, Washington

Nena[a] Jolidon-Croake (1865–1934) was an American politician and one of the first two women elected to the Washington State Legislature, representing the 37th Legislative District from Tacoma, Washington.[1]

Early life and career

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Jolidon-Croake worked as a physician. She served as President of the Washington Equal Suffrage Society and supported the 1910 amendment which gave women the right to vote in Washington.[2]

Political career

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Jolidon-Croake ran for office in 1913 after passage of Washington's Fifth Amendment, providing women the right to vote.[2]

Her first bill sought to improve women's working conditions.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ Sometimes spelled Nina.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Celebrating 100 years:Women in the Legislature". Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  2. ^ a b Murray C. Morgan (1994-08-04). "Nena Jolidon-Croake, Mystery Feminist of Tacoma". The Tacoma News Tribune. Retrieved 2017-07-19.