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Dollie Lowther Robinson
DiedAugust 4, 1983(1983-08-04) (aged 33)
NationalityAfrican American
OccupationPolitician
OrganizationUnited States Women's Bureau

Dollie Lowther Robinson was a 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

Dollie Lowther Robinson worked for labor rights in a variety of capacities. Robinson 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 involved in the political arena as well. 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. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Dollie Lowther Robinson Joining Women's Bureau". The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). March 16, 1961. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. ^ a b c "Leaves Labor Dept. For Post With Hotel Union". New Journal and Guide. June 15, 1963. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ Sheppard, Daphne (June 8, 1968). "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections on June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962-1993). {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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