Merrick, Lola

In 1916, four years after Oregon women gained suffrage, Lola Merrick was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as …

Bertha Cherry's Campaign for City Recorder, 1916

Cherry, Bertha

In 1916, four years after Oregon women gained suffrage, Bertha Cherry was elected City Auditor of Umatilla, Oregon, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as may…

Lola Merrick's Campaign for Town Council member, 1916