Perle Mesta: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Perle Skirvin
Born October 12, 1889 • Michigan
Died March 16, 1975 (aged 85) • Oklahoma City • Oklahoma
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In women’s rights movement

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