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Woman Notary of Fresno Opens Path for Women in Law
In conservative Fresno a rare breakthrough occurs as Governor Budd appoints a woman notary, Nettie Coke, the sole female notary in southern California's district. Born in Illinois, she backed her family, moved to California, learned shorthand and typing unaided, and rose to prominence as a skilled law stenographer after supporting her daughter through college and managing a small ranch.
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