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Mayor Bertha Landes, circa 1927

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Bertha Knight Landes was the first woman to be elected mayor of a major American city. In her single term, from 1926 to 1928, she improved law enforcement, expanded the programs of the parks department, and improved the management of City Light. Mrs. Landes didn't think of herself as a career politician, and she retired from politics after losing the next election.

This photo shows Mayor Bertha Knight Landes seated at a hearing bench in front of a large American flag.

Webster & Stevens number: 104686
The nitrate negative has deteriorated and damaged the image.
ID Number: 1983.10.990
Date: Circa 1927
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.990
Copyright: All Rights Reserved