Ida Walker
Ida Walker (February 22, 1876 - June 18, 1968) was an American politician, educator and journalist who served two terms as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives as the representative of the 101st District in Norton County, Kansas. A Republican, she was one of the first four women to serve in the House of Representatives, serving along with Rep. Minnie J. Grinstead, Rep. Minnie Minnich and Rep. Nellie Cline. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1920 and reelected in 1921.[1][2]
Representative Walker was a teacher and associate editor of a newspaper owned by her husband, in addition to her service in the
1921-1922 Kansas House of Representatives Committee Assignments[5]
- Cities of the Second Class
- Education
- State Affairs
- State Institutions
1923-1924 Kansas House of Representatives Committee Assignments[6]
- Vice Chairman of State Affairs
- Cities of the Second Class
- Education
References
- ^ "Rep. Ida Walker". Kansas State Library. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ Enicks-Knissr, Lori Lynn (April 2014). "The Lady from Seward" – Minnie J. Grinstead, the First Woman Elected to the Kansas House of Representatives (PDF) (M.A. thesis). Emporia State University.
- ^ "Ida Walker". Her Hat Was in the Ring. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ "Ida Walker". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ "1921 Kansas House Journal". State of Kansas. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ "1923 Kansas House Journal". State of Kansas. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
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