Mabelle Kelso | |
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.jpg) Kelso in 1912 | |
| Born | October 10, 1883 Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | July 9, 1975 (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Spouse | Lt. James Shaw |
Mabelle Kelso (October 10, 1883 – July 9, 1975), was an American who in 1912 became one of the earliest female maritime radiotelegraph (wireless) operators. She was also the first woman to be issued a radio operator's certificate by the United States government under the provisions of the Wireless Ship Act of 1910. Under her married name of Mabelle Kelso Shaw, she became a Doctor of Chiropractic beginning in 1924.