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Pearl P. Oldfield
American politician (1876–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fannie Pearl Oldfield (née Peden; December 2, 1876 – April 12, 1962) was an American Democratic politician and the United States representative from Arkansas's 2nd congressional district from 1929 to 1931. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Arkansas. In 1929, she replaced her husband, a congressman who died in office; Oldfield finished the last three months of his term and served one more before declining to run for re-election.
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Pearl Peden Oldfield | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 2nd district | |
In office January 11, 1929 – March 4, 1931 | |
Preceded by | William Allan Oldfield |
Succeeded by | John E. Miller |
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Born | Fannie Pearl Peden (1876-12-02)December 2, 1876 Cotton Plant, Arkansas |
Died | April 12, 1962(1962-04-12) (aged 85) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Alma mater | Arkansas College |
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