Maxine Baker (politician)
| Maxine Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Maxine R. Eldridge July 26, 1898 Berwyn, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died |
January 28, 1994 Orange City, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Radcliffe College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | John A. Baker |
Maxine Baker (July 26, 1898 - January 28, 1994) was an American politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1972, representing Miami-Dade County, Florida. She is the namesake of the Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act.[1]
References
- ↑ "A Guide to the Maxine E. Baker Papers". George A. Smathers Libraries. University of Florida. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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