Pearl Anderson Wanamaker | |
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Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
In office 1941–1956 | |
Governor | Arthur B. Langlie Monrad Wallgren Arthur B. Langlie |
Preceded by | Stanley F. Atwood |
Succeeded by | Lloyd J. Andrews |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 9, 1937 (appointed) – December 7, 1940 (resigned) | |
Preceded by | L.E. Tewksbury |
Succeeded by | Howard S. Bargreen |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
In office January 9, 1933 – January 9, 1937 Serving with J. F. Koehler (1933 – 1935) C. E. McIntosh (1933, resigned Dec. 7) D. N. Judson (1933 Ex. S.) Richard W. Bowden (1935 – 1937) Clemens M. Boyle(1935 – 1937) | |
Preceded by | Fred A. Johnson John Henry Ryan |
Succeeded by | Ernest A. Dore, Jr. Dan L. Guisinger Chart Pitt |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 50th district | |
In office January 14, 1929 – January 12, 1931 | |
Preceded by | P. P. Custer |
Succeeded by | Albert Hoffman |
Personal details | |
Born | Pearl Anderson January 18, 1899 Mabana, Washington, U.S. |
Died | December 4, 1984 Seattle, Washington, U.S. | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Teacher |
Pearl Anderson Wanamaker (January 18, 1899 – December 4, 1984) was an American educator and politician. She served in the Washington State Legislature from 1928 to 1940. She was also Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1941 to 1957. She was president of the National Education Association.