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When she was 15 years old, Florence decided to attend the Hillside Unitarian boarding school in [[Spring Green, Wisconsin]]. After graduating in 1895, she returned to Bloomington to live for the summer.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=309}} Soon after, she met Jacob Bohrer, who taught Latin, Greek and German at [[Illinois State University]] while studying law at [[Illinois Wesleyan University]]. They married on May 5, 1898.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=310}} Their first child, Joseph, was born in 1899 and their second child, Gertrude, was born in 1901.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=311}} |
When she was 15 years old, Florence decided to attend the Hillside Unitarian boarding school in [[Spring Green, Wisconsin]]. After graduating in 1895, she returned to Bloomington to live for the summer.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=309}} Soon after, she met Jacob Bohrer, who taught Latin, Greek and German at [[Illinois State University]] while studying law at [[Illinois Wesleyan University]]. They married on May 5, 1898.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=310}} Their first child, Joseph, was born in 1899 and their second child, Gertrude, was born in 1901.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=311}} |
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After marrying, Florence became an active member of the community. Because she and her husband could afford a housekeeper and nurse to take care of the home, Florence |
After marrying, Florence became an active member of the community. Because she and her husband could afford a housekeeper and nurse to take care of the home, Florence had ample free time to be involved in community affairs. She was on the committee to found the Bloomington Country Club and was a member of the Amateur Musical Club. She also formed the first "Mother's Club," which eventually merged with the national [[Parent-Teacher Association]].{{sfn|Thomas|1998|p=60}} |
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In 1910, Florence's daughter contracted [[tuberculosis]]. Seeing the need for a local sanitarium, she formed the McLean County Tuberculosis Association with four other community members. Florence began traveling across McLean County, educating citizens on the symptoms of tuberculosis and |
In 1910, Florence's daughter contracted [[tuberculosis]]. Seeing the need for a local sanitarium, she formed the McLean County Tuberculosis Association with four other community members. Florence began traveling across McLean County, educating citizens on the symptoms of tuberculosis and checking children's health with the help of a nurse. Florence was successful in her efforts, and a sanitarium opened on August 17, 1919. Additionally, in response to concerns about children's health, the county initiated a hot lunch program in rural schools.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=312}} Florence remained involved in the community, serving as a chairman on the committee to create a new Girls Industrial Home in 1917 and served as chariman for the Home Service Committee for the [[Red Cross]] during [[World War II]].{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=313}} |
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Other parts to include: inspired at school to enact social change for the underprivileged, school designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, skipped class for four weeks, was secretary of sanitarium board, explain what committees did or take them out, went to music school? |
Other parts to include: inspired at school to enact social change for the underprivileged, school designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, skipped class for four weeks, was secretary of sanitarium board, explain what committees did or take them out, went to music school? |
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==Political Life== |
==Political Life== |
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During Florence's sanitarium lobbying, she came in contact with numerous citizens and businesses of McLean County (link?). In 1924, she was approached by friends to run for the state senate. While she had support from her husband and mother, her father and brother did not approve.{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=314}} Her candidacy was announced on January 25, 1924. Her platform included progressive welfare work, balancing power between Chicago and downstate, and lessening taxation. |
During Florence's sanitarium lobbying, she came in contact with numerous citizens and businesses of McLean County (link?). In 1924, she was approached by friends to run for the state senate because.... While she had support from her husband and mother, her father and brother did not approve.{{sfn|DeVore|2000|p=314}} Her candidacy was announced on January 25, 1924. Her platform included progressive welfare work, balancing power between Chicago and downstate, and lessening taxation. Florence did blah blah blah... |
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*{{cite journal|last=DeVore|first=Lola|title=The Life oF Florence Fifer Bohrer: Illinois' First Woman Senator|journal=Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society|volume=93|issue=3|pages=304-323|publisher=The Illinois State Historical Society|date=Autumn 2000}} |
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*{{cite journal|last=Thomas|first=Whitney Freund|title=Florence Fifer Bohrer: A Woman Before Her Time|journal=Illinois History: A Magazine for Young People|volume=51|issue=3|pages=59-60|date=April 1998|url=http://www.lib.niu.edu/1998/ihy980459.html}} |
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Revision as of 20:23, 11 April 2013
Florence Fifer Bohrer | |
|---|---|
| State Senator | |
| In office 1924–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1877 Bloomington, Illinois |
| Died | July 20, 1960 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jacob Bohrer |
Florence Fifer Bohrer was born January 24, 1877 in Bloomington, Illinois. She was the daughter of former Illinois governor Joseph W. Fifer and was the first female senator of the Illinois General Assembly. She served for two terms from 1924 to 1932.[1]
Early Life
Florence Fifer was the youngest of three children born to Gertrude and Joseph Fifer in Bloomington, IL. She lived in Franklin Square until her father was elected as Illinois governor in 1889. That year, the family moved to Springfield, Illinois to live in the Governor's Mansion.[2] Florence first became interested in politics after listening to her father's discussions with fellow politicians, such as Richard J. Oglesby, David Davis and Jesse W. Fell.[3]
When she was 15 years old, Florence decided to attend the Hillside Unitarian boarding school in Spring Green, Wisconsin. After graduating in 1895, she returned to Bloomington to live for the summer.[4] Soon after, she met Jacob Bohrer, who taught Latin, Greek and German at Illinois State University while studying law at Illinois Wesleyan University. They married on May 5, 1898.[5] Their first child, Joseph, was born in 1899 and their second child, Gertrude, was born in 1901.[6]
After marrying, Florence became an active member of the community. Because she and her husband could afford a housekeeper and nurse to take care of the home, Florence had ample free time to be involved in community affairs. She was on the committee to found the Bloomington Country Club and was a member of the Amateur Musical Club. She also formed the first "Mother's Club," which eventually merged with the national Parent-Teacher Association.[7]
In 1910, Florence's daughter contracted tuberculosis. Seeing the need for a local sanitarium, she formed the McLean County Tuberculosis Association with four other community members. Florence began traveling across McLean County, educating citizens on the symptoms of tuberculosis and checking children's health with the help of a nurse. Florence was successful in her efforts, and a sanitarium opened on August 17, 1919. Additionally, in response to concerns about children's health, the county initiated a hot lunch program in rural schools.[8] Florence remained involved in the community, serving as a chairman on the committee to create a new Girls Industrial Home in 1917 and served as chariman for the Home Service Committee for the Red Cross during World War II.[9]
Other parts to include: inspired at school to enact social change for the underprivileged, school designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, skipped class for four weeks, was secretary of sanitarium board, explain what committees did or take them out, went to music school?
Political Life
During Florence's sanitarium lobbying, she came in contact with numerous citizens and businesses of McLean County (link?). In 1924, she was approached by friends to run for the state senate because.... While she had support from her husband and mother, her father and brother did not approve.[10] Her candidacy was announced on January 25, 1924. Her platform included progressive welfare work, balancing power between Chicago and downstate, and lessening taxation. Florence did blah blah blah...
- website = sponsored bills
- book about her?
Notes
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 304.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 306-307.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 308.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 309.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 310.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 311.
- ^ Thomas 1998, p. 60.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 312.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 313.
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 314.
References
- DeVore, Lola (Autumn 2000). "The Life oF Florence Fifer Bohrer: Illinois' First Woman Senator" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 93 (3). The Illinois State Historical Society: 304–323.
- Thomas, Whitney Freund (April 1998). "Florence Fifer Bohrer: A Woman Before Her Time". Illinois History: A Magazine for Young People. 51 (3): 59–60.