Background
Gilbert, Marion L. was born on May 7, 1882 in Bussey, Iowa, United States. Son of John D. and Louisa (Godfrey) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Marion L. was born on May 7, 1882 in Bussey, Iowa, United States. Son of John D. and Louisa (Godfrey) Gilbert.
Student in public schools.
Newspaper owner, public, 1946-1948. Also industrial relations editorial writer. Commissioner labor State Iowa, since 1949.
Secretary Iowa Apprenticeship Council, member board Iowa State Board for Vocational Education.
Member women and child labor committee International Association Government Labor officials, 1950, board directors, 1951-1952. Member Executive Board Iowa State Federation Labor.
Married Gertrude Webb, July 3, 1904. Children: Dorothy (Mistress Lloyd Thompson), Maurice W., Hazel (Mistress Carl O. Miller).