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    Fieldman, Esther Miriam

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1961-62 (District 63)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Hubbard

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 9/14/1915
    Birth Place: New York City (Brooklyn), New York
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 6/29/2007
    Gender: Female
    Religion: Jewish
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    Former Name: Fox
    City of Residence (when first elected): Park Rapids
    Occupation (when first elected): Co-owner, Fieldman's Surplus Store

    EDUCATION

    New York Schools; At Least Elementary School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    School Board/Administration: Park Rapids, Minnesota (School Board; Chair, 1959); 1954 to 1960

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Max
    Children: Five children: Jane, Ardis, and Francine (daughters); Les, and Steven (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women)

    She was the first Jewish woman elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, according to her obituary.

    Her funeral was held at Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. She was buried in Fort Snelling Cemetery.

    Religion provided by her obituary.

    Total Days Served: 735

    SESSIONS SERVED

    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
    Body: House
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/8/1960
    Residence: Park Rapids
    Term of Office: 1/2/1961 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/3/1961
    Counties Represented: Hubbard
    Occupation: Co-owner, Fieldman's Surplus Store
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women)
    Committees:
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • Education
    • Game and Fish
    • Insurance
    • Welfare
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election

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