Zelma Bogue | |
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Mayor of Glendale, California | |
In office April 1957 – April 1959 | |
Preceded by | John M. Lawson |
Succeeded by | E. C. Cannon |
Personal details | |
Born | 1880 (1880) Veedersburg, Indiana |
Died | 1975 (aged 94–95) |
Spouse | J. Livingston Bogue |
Known for | First councilwoman in Glendale, California, First woman mayor of Glendale, California |
Zelma Bogue (1880 – 1975) was an American politician from California. Bogue was the first female mayor of Glendale, California.
Early life
In 1880, Bogue was born in Veedersburg, Indiana. Bogue's father was a building contractor.
Career
Bogue started her career designing, building, and selling homes in Glendale, California.
In 1953, Bogue won the election and became a member of city council for Glendale, California. Bogue was the first woman elected to the city council. In 1957, as incumbent, Bogue was re-elected as a member of city council for Glendale, California. In April 1957, Bogue became the first woman mayor of Glendale, California, until April 1959. Bogue served as a member of the city council in Glendale, California until 1965.
Personal life
Vogue's husband was J. Livingston Bogue. In 1926, Bogue and her husband moved to Glendale, California. They had two daughters, Neva and Olivetta.
In July 1975, Bogue died at Glendale Adventist Hospital in Glendale, California. She was 94 years old.
References
- ^ Yamada, Katherine (January 30, 2010). "Verdugo Views". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2020.(paid subscription required)
- "Zelma Bogue in the 1940 Census". archives.com. 1940. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "1950-1959: Politics". Los Angeles Times. December 3, 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- "Mayors of Glendale, 1921-2012". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- Grace, Roger M. (December 3, 2012). "Lacey Becomes 42nd District Attorney of Los Angeles County". metnews.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- Levine, Brittany (July 18, 2014). "Devine marks seventh female council member in Glendale's 108-year history". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 1, 2020.(Paid subscription required)
External links
- Zelma Bogue at twitter.com
- Zelma Bogue in Glendale, 1940-2000 By Juliet M. Arroyo
- Image of Zelma Bogue 1959
- Glendale Area History, By E. Caswell Perry, Zelma Bogue on page 199
- Women, with the exception of Monterey Park Mayor Leila Donegan, shy away from political races