Mary Evelyn Parker
Politician
1920 –
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Who is Mary Evelyn Parker?
Mary Evelyn Dickerson Parker is a former Democratic state treasurer of Louisiana, having served from 1968-1987. She was the first woman to have held the position. Prior to her tenure as treasurer, she held several appointed positions in state government. She was an integral part of the Long faction and a close friend and strategist for both Governor Earl Kemp Long and his wife, Blanche Revere Long and later for Governor John J. McKeithen.
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- Born
- Nov 8, 1920
Vernon Parish - Spouses
- Religion
- Baptists
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Louisiana State University
- Northwestern State University
- Lived in
- Baton Rouge
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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