Berta E. Baker | |
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North Dakota State Treasurer | |
In office 1929–1932 | |
Governor | George F. Shafer |
Preceded by | Chessmur A. Fischer |
Succeeded by | Alfred S. Dale |
North Dakota State Auditor | |
In office 1935–1956 | |
Governor | Thomas H. Moodie Walter Welford William Langer John Moses Fred G. Aandahl Norman Brunsdale |
Preceded by | John Steen |
Succeeded by | Curtis G. Olson |
Personal details | |
Born | November 27, 1875 Sterling, Illinois |
Died | May 4, 1964 (aged 88) Minot, North Dakota |
Political party | Republican |
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.