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Botzum continued to work to improve Parker's economy. During World War II, she convinced the federal government to mine war-minerals locally. As Parker had not had a bank in decades, she convinced a banker to open one. She was the honorary chair of the creation of a new county, ultimately leading to
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as the Yuma County representative as a Democrat. She was re-elected for a term from 1958 to 1962, for a total of six terms. She served as vice-chair of the state government committee and chair of the mining committee. She was the first woman to chair the Mines and Mining Committee, earning the title
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Osborne married Lieutenant Charles O. Botzum, who she divorced after five years. Osborne moved back to Arizona, where she was active in her family's mines. Possibly due to the economic downturn mines faced in the 1920s, Botzum began working as a secretary of the Northern Yuma County Chamber of
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Botzum also worked as a miner, In 1938, her Lion Hill Mine was "said to have yielded the highest gold content ever found in Arizona."
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Commerce by 1930. Botzum was particularly dedicated to the creation of the Parker Bridge, which she advocated for with
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Democratic Party members of the Arizona House of Representatives
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Jan. 4, 1979: Parker Bridge was rededicated in honor of Botzum
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Winning Their Place: Arizona Women in Politics, 1883-1950
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Beaver, Deanna; Society, Parker Area Historical (2008).
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Botzum ran for state senate in 1934, but was beat by
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Isabella Greenway
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"Pioneer Clara Osborne Botzum's impact on Arizona spanned decades"




"Clara Osborne Botzum"
Winning Their Place: Arizona Women in Politics, 1883-1950

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