On This Date in Minnesota History: May 26

May 26, 1902 – Mrs. G. Fred Stevens, widow of the late surveyor general of logs and lumber for the Duluth district, was today appointed by Gov. Van Sant to fill her husband’s unexpired term. Friends of the late official united in urging the appointment of Mrs. Stevens. This is the first time such an office has been held by a woman. Mrs. Stevens will fill it until Jan. 1.

The Minneapolis Journal; “Mrs. Stevens Appointed. Succeeds Her Late Husband as Surveyor General of Logs.”; May 26, 1902; p. 2.

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