5. Edith Valet Cook
Scope and Content
"The Emergence of Political Women in Connecticut: 1920-1945" project interviewed women who were active in the political life of Connecticut between 1920 and 1945. There are 21 transcripts.
Also in the collection is the transcript of a series of interviews conducted in 2008 with Senator George L. "Doc" Gunther.
Dates
- 1980-1981
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is stored at an off-site facility and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.
See the Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections policy.
Biographical / Historical
Mrs. Cook was elected to the General Assembly for two separate terms, 1927-1929 and 1957-1959; was a member of the Republican State Central Committee; and was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of New Haven in 1957. She resided in New Haven until 1971 when she moved to California and was 89 years old at the time of the interview.
Extent
From the Collection: .75 cubic feet
- Cook, Edith Valet, 1892- (Interviewee)
- Women -- Political activity -- Connecticut Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository
