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| Title | Oral history interview with Anna Belle Wiedemann |
| Interviewee | Wiedemann, Anna Belle |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 5/7/2007 |
| Abstract | Anna Belle Wiedemann is among the few women who have served in the Oklahoma state legislature; elected to the House of Representatives in 1967, served through 1972; Yukon, Oklahoma; growing up on a farm in Piedmont, Oklahoma; getting electricity; grade school; high school; sisters; first married; setting a goal; first job; second job; saving money; acquiring land; farming; deciding to run for office; women in office; campaigning; running against a male incumbent; commuting to the Capitol; office arrangements; other women in the legislature; typical day; evening activities; governors; bills presented; wineries; road projects; education bill; researching for bills; assistants; lobbyists; mentors; office mates; cheese room; friendships; seat mates; Capitol; George Nigh; uncle; favorite moments; Judge Whelan; campaign manager; slogan; community support; El Reno College; campaign activities; campaign signs; female vote; committee work; agriculture; lobbyist; Oklahoma Department of Agriculture; Made in Oklahoma logo; agricultural consulting; world traveler; weather and farming; family; daughter; women in politics; budget surpluses; husbands health; honors and awards. |
| Subject | Wiedemann, Anna Belle, 1931- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | Anna Belle Wiedemann was interviewed May 2, 2007 as part of the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project. Mrs. Wiedemann was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1967 and served through 1972. She represented House District 43 and was a member of the Democratic Party. She discusses her path to the legislature including growing up on a farm in Piedmont, Oklahoma and eventually becoming a rancher. Mrs. Wiedemann shares memories surrounding her campaigns as well as talks about some of the bills she sponsored. |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_007 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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| Title | Excerpt 1 |
| Interviewee | Wiedemann, Anna Belle |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 5/7/2007 |
| Subject | Wiedemann, Anna Belle, 1931- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | In this audio excerpt, Anna Belle Wiedemann talks about her path to the legislature. |
| Format | audio/.mp3 |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_007 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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