Background
Cooledge was born in Sutter Creek, California, to Walter Scott Cooledge and Belle McFarland.
Cooledge was born in Sutter Creek, California, to Walter Scott Cooledge and Belle McFarland.
Cooledge was as a mathematics professor, dean, and vice president of the Sacramento Junior College, now known as Sacramento City College. Cooledge was elected the mayor in Sacramento in 1947. A branch of the Sacramento Public Library located in the Land Park neighborhood is named in her honor.
Cooledge and her mother were members of the Daughters of the American Revolution.