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Scientist and governor, Dixy Lee Ray

by Mary Ellen Verheyden-Hilliard · 1985

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Relates the story of Dixy Lee Ray, the first woman to be appointed head of the Atomic Energy Commission and the first woman elected governor of the state of Washington.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
womenwomenMore like thisLess of this
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Washington StateWashington StateMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 31 pages

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