Marion Fuller Brown
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Marion Fuller Brown was an American politician
and environmental activist. She was a co-founder of the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization Scenic America
.
Born Marion Ruth Thompson in Kansas City, Missouri
, Fuller Brown graduated from Smith College
in 1938. After marrying Henry Fuller in 1939 she moved to Maine. Her first husband died in an accident in 1962 and she was later married to Brooks Brown Jr from 1967 until Brown's death in 1987. From 1966 to 1972 Fuller Brown was a member of the Maine House of Representatives representing southern York, Maine
. During her term in the state legislature, she sponsored legislation that banned billboards throughout the state of Main — a law which was controversial. Challenges brought against that law were eventually brought before the United States Supreme Court, who ultimately upheld the law in their ruling.
She died on June 3, 2011 on Ram’s Head Farm in York.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and environmental activist. She was a co-founder of the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization Scenic America
Scenic America
Scenic America is a nonprofit advocacy organization and the only national group solely dedicated to removing visual blight and preserving and enhancing the scenic character of America's communities and countryside.-Scenic America's mission:...
.
Born Marion Ruth Thompson in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, Fuller Brown graduated from Smith College
Smith College
Smith College is a private, independent women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is the largest member of the Seven Sisters...
in 1938. After marrying Henry Fuller in 1939 she moved to Maine. Her first husband died in an accident in 1962 and she was later married to Brooks Brown Jr from 1967 until Brown's death in 1987. From 1966 to 1972 Fuller Brown was a member of the Maine House of Representatives representing southern York, Maine
York, Maine
York is a town in York County, Maine, United States at the southwest corner of the state. The population in the 2000 census was 12,854. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Maine, York is a well-known summer resort. It is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, three sandy beaches, and...
. During her term in the state legislature, she sponsored legislation that banned billboards throughout the state of Main — a law which was controversial. Challenges brought against that law were eventually brought before the United States Supreme Court, who ultimately upheld the law in their ruling.
She died on June 3, 2011 on Ram’s Head Farm in York.