Background
Harris, Dixie Lee was born on February 22, 1926 in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Elmer Henderson and Alice (Cothern) Harris.
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Dixie Lee Harris
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry, Arkansas State University, 1946; Master of Arts in Science Tchg., Columbia University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Education, Syracuse University, 1970; labor studies diploma, Cornell Univercity, 1989.
Career
Qualitative analyst, Tennessee Eastman Corporation, Oak Ridge, 1946-1947; chemist, The Texas Company, Beacon, 1947-1955; teacher mathematics and chemistry, Bureau Indian Affairs, Mount Edgecumbe, Alaska., 1957-1960; corrections teacher, Matteawan Eastern State Hospital, Beacon, New York, 1967-1991; corrections teacher, Fishkill Correction Facility Public Employees Federation, 1983-1991. International study in 65 countries, 1955-1967.
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Elected union representative, steward, Executive Board Public Employees Federation, Albany, New York, 1983-1991. Board directors, trails committee chair Environmental Planning Lobby (now named Environmental Advocates), Albany, 1967-1983. Member numerous environmental and civic organizations Member American Civil Liberties Union, National Organization for Women, Americans United for Seperation of Church and State, Society Bib.
Literature, Bib. Architecture Society, Public Employees Federation Retirees, American Mensa, American Youth Hostels, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Scenic Hudson, New York State Labor-Religion Coalition.
