Belle Cooledge
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Belle Cooledge (July 29, 1884 – November 9, 1955), also known as "Auntie Belle," was the first female mayor of Sacramento, California, and one of the founders of Sacramento City College, which was known as Sacramento Junior College when it opened in 1916, and became the first de facto president, though she never assumed the title.
Quick Facts 40th Mayor of Sacramento, Preceded by ...
Belle Cooledge | |
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40th Mayor of Sacramento | |
In office 1948–1949 | |
Preceded by | George L. Klumpp |
Succeeded by | Bert E. Geisreiter |
Personal details | |
Born | July 29, 1884 Sutter Creek, California |
Died | November 9, 1955(1955-11-09) (aged 71) Sacramento, California |
Profession | Professor, School Administrator |
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