Dollie Lowther Robinson
Dollie Lowther Robinson | |
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Died | August 4, 1983 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Politician |
Organization | United States Women's Bureau |
Dollie Lowther Robinson (died August 4, 1983) was an American politician[1] and labor rights worker, best known for her work with labor unions.[2]
Early life and education[]
An Elizabeth City N.C. native, Dollie Lowther Robinson was educated at Brooklyn College. She went on to receive a law degree from New York Law School. Robinson also received labor scholarships to the Hudson Shore Labor School and the Wellesley Institute for Social Progress.[3]
Career and impact[]
Robinson worked for labor rights in a variety of capacities. She served as a social investigator for New York City.[2] She was associated with multiple organizations including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).[3] In 1961, she was appointed as Special Assistant to the Director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor under the Kennedy Administration.[2] Robinson left this position in 1963 to serve as special assistant to the president of the Hotel and Allied Service Union, Peter Ottley.[3] Robinson was also involved in the political arena. In 1968, she ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives against New York State Assemblyman Shirley Chisholm and New York State Senator William C. Thompson.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections On June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962–1993). June 8, 1968.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Dollie Lowther Robinson Joining Women's Bureau". The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959–1973). March 16, 1961. Missing or empty
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(help) - ^ Jump up to: a b c "Leaves Labor Dept. For Post With Hotel Union". New Journal and Guide. June 15, 1963.
- ^ Sheppard, Daphne (June 8, 1968). "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections on June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962–1993).
- African-American trade unionists
- AFL–CIO people
- American women trade unionists
- 1983 deaths
- United States Department of Labor officials
- New York Law School alumni
- Brooklyn College alumni
- 20th-century African-American activists
- 20th-century African-American women