Harriet Bossnot was a social and civic worker, and the first vice president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs.
Early life
Harriet Bossnot was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of E. Markle.[1]
Career
She was active social and civic worker. She was the first vice president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs and chairman of county organization.[1] In 1928 she was elected state president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs.[2]
She was secretary and treasurer of local Library Board[1] and a member of the Havre Woman's Club and Order of the Eastern Star.[1]
In 1930 she was nominated, with other 8 prominent representatives from all sections of Montana, to a committee to establish an efficient, stable, permanent organization to assist in Montana economic development.[3]
In 1950 she was nominated for a seat on the board of directors of the Montana Tuberculosis Association.[4]
Personal life
Harriet Bossnot moved to Montana in 1902 and lived in Havre, Montana. She married Francis Forrest Bossnot, a contractor and builder with Fuller and Bossnot,[5] and had one daughter, Lillian Carolyn Bossnot.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Binheim, Max; Elvin, Charles A (1928). Women of the West; a series of biographical sketches of living eminent women in the eleven western states of the United States of America. p. 131. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
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- ^ "Mrs. Bossnot Is Elected President of Woman's Club - 05 Oct 1928, Fri • Page 8". The Havre Daily News: 8. 1928. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "One For All And All For One in Montana - 02 Mar 1930, Sun • Page 1". The Montana Standard: 1. 1930. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Delegates to TB Association Meet Hear Reports and Nominate Candidates for Director Posts - 09 Sep 1950, Sat • Page 1". The Independent Record: 1. 1950. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Hiram E. Fuller Is Laid to Rest - 14 Jun 1930, Sat • Page 10". The Havre Daily News: 10. 1930. Retrieved 1 October 2017.