Arizona women in politics by Daniel Friedman
History buffs can go to the Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch from 12:15 to 1pm Wednesday, March 17, for a discussion by Heidi Osselaer, author of Winning Their Place, Arizona Women in Politics – 1883-1950 (University of Arizona Press, 2009). The book traces the history of women in Arizona politics, like suffragist Frances Willard Munds, pictured here. Women have had a long history of participation in Arizona politics. In 1998, women were elected to the top five jobs in the state. Jane Hull was governor. Can you name the other four? Lunch Bunch is the third Wednesday of each month. The April 21 Lunch Bunch topic is "From Cowboys to Cavalrymen, Rough Riders of the Arizona Territory." The museum, at 1700 W. Washington, is open from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Admission is free. To sign up for the Lunch Bunch mailing list, send an email to capmus@lib.az.us or call 602-926-3620. Arizona Capitol Museum events.

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"How to Train Your Dragon"

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