Berta E. Baker

Berta E. Baker
Berta E. Baker
North Dakota State Treasurer
In office
1929–1932
GovernorGeorge F. Shafer
Preceded byChessmur A. Fischer
Succeeded byAlfred S. Dale
North Dakota State Auditor
In office
1935–1956
GovernorThomas H. Moodie
Walter Welford
William Langer
John Moses
Fred G. Aandahl
Norman Brunsdale
Preceded byJohn Steen
Succeeded byCurtis G. Olson
Personal details
BornNovember 27, 1875
Sterling, Illinois
DiedMay 4, 1964 (aged 88)
Minot, North Dakota
Political partyRepublican

Berta E. Baker (November 27, 1875 – May 4, 1964) was a North Dakota public servant and politician with the Republican Party who became known for being the first woman to serve in two of the state's statewide offices. Baker served as the first female North Dakota State Treasurer from 1929 to 1932, and as the first female North Dakota State Auditor from 1935 to 1956.