Ruth Braden McNamee (June 7, 1921 – November 19, 2006) was an American politician. Born in New York City,

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, McManee received her bachelor's degree in English and political science in 1942 from Bucknell University. She served on the Birmingham, Michigan city commission from 1965 to 1974 and was mayor of Birminghman, Michigan in 1970 and 1971. She also served on the

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Board of Commissioners in 1968 and was a Republican. From 1975 to 1984, McNamee served in the

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. McNamee died at the Indian River Medical Center, in Vero Beach, Florida.Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan-Ruth Braden McNamee papers
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