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]
Dollie Lowther Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Died | August 4, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Organization | United States Women's Bureau |
Early life and education edit
An Elizabeth City N.C. native, Dollie Lowther Robinson was educated at Brooklyn College. She went on to receive a LL.B. degree from New York Law School.[3] Robinson also received labor scholarships to the Hudson Shore Labor School and the Wellesley Institute for Social Progress.[4]
Career and impact edit
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).[4] In 1955, she was appointed Secretary of the New York State Department of Labor.[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.[4] 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 Assemblywoman Shirley Chisholm and New York State Senator William C. Thompson.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Who's Who In The Upcoming Primary Elections On June 18". New York Amsterdam News (1962–1993). June 8, 1968.
- ^ a b c "Dollie Lowther Robinson Joining Women's Bureau". The Washington Post and Times-Herald (1959–1973). March 16, 1961.
- ^ a b Chambers, Lucille Arcola (1957). America's Tenth Man: A Pictorial Review of One-tenth of a Nation, Presenting the Negro Contribution to American Life Today (PDF). Twayne Publishers. p. 46. ISBN 978-0598473110. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ 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).