Background
Fraser, Arvonne Skelton was born on September 1, 1925 in Lamberton, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Orland D. and Phyllis (Du Frene) Skelton.
Fraser, Arvonne Skelton was born on September 1, 1925 in Lamberton, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Orland D. and Phyllis (Du Frene) Skelton.
Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1948; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Macalester College, 1979.
Staff assistant, Office Congressman Donald M. Fraser, 1963-1970;
administrative assistant, campaign manager, Office Congressman Donald M. Fraser, 1970-1976;
regional coordinator, Carter-Mondale Committee, 1976;
counsellor office presidential personnel, The White House, 1977;
coordinator office women in development, United States Agency International Development, Washington, 1977-1981;
director Minnesota and Chicago committees peace petition doctor, Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation, Chicago, 1981-1982;
co-director center on women public policy, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1982-1994;
head United States delegate, Commission On The Status of Women, United Nations, 1993-1994;
United States representative, ambassador, Commission On The Status of Women, United Nations, 1994;
co-founder, director, International Women's Rights Action Watch, 1985-1993. Board directors National Democratic Institute International Affairs, Women's Economics Development Corporation, National Women's Law Center, Washington Women's Network, Women's Campaign Fund, National Women's Education Fund, Minnesota DFL Education Foundation, Health and Social Policy. Member United States delegate United Nations Decade for Women World Conference, Copenhagen, 1980, International Women's Year Conference, Mexico City, 1975, United Nations Commision on Status of Women, 1974, 78, International Bureau Education Conference, Geneva, 1977;consultant Kenya Women's Leadership Conference, 1984.
Organizer, chairperson Organisation Economics Cooperative and Develp./Development Assistance committee/Women in Development experts group for aid-donor nations, 1978-1980. Director Ford. Foundation Women's Equity Action League Fund Intern Project and World Plan Project, treasurer 1974-1977, board directors 1970-1977, 81-83, national president 1972-1974, past legislation chairperson Washington office.
Trustee Macalester College, St. Paul, 1982-1984. Candidate Lieutenant Governor Minnesota, 1986. Member Minnesota Bar Association (maintenance guidelines committee 1991-1993).
Married Donald M. Fraser, June 30, 1950. Children: Thomas Skelton, Mary MacKay, John Du Frene, Lois MacKay (deceased), Anne Tallman (deceased), Jean Skelton Fraser.