Mildred Banfield

Mildred Banfield (née Harshburger; January 17, 1914 – June 5, 1991) was a teacher, social worker and Republican politician in the U.S. state of Alaska.Born in Fremont, Nebraska, Banfield attended Midland College and University of Chicago.

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"Millie was a leader in the days when it was uncommon to have female leaders."

- Mildred Banfield

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"Above all, Millie put the interest of the students first. She never forgot what the university was all about, the students"

- Mildred Banfield

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"Longtime friend and current Juneau Regent Elsa Demeksa, described Banfield as somewhat of a feminist. Although, she said, Banfield would never have considered herself one."

- Mildred Banfield

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