Dollie Lowther Robinson

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Dollie Lowther Robinson
Died(1983-08-04)August 4, 1983
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician
OrganizationUnited 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[]

  1. ^ "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections On June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962–1993). June 8, 1968.
  2. ^ 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 |url= (help)
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Leaves Labor Dept. For Post With Hotel Union". New Journal and Guide. June 15, 1963.
  4. ^ Sheppard, Daphne (June 8, 1968). "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections on June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962–1993).
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