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Mayme Stocker
Born/Died: 1875-1972

Wife, Mother, Business Woman, First Legal Gambling License Owner

= Background Information = Mayme was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and was the oldest of six kids. After Mayme finished 8th grade her mother passed away leaving her responsible her for her siblings. She got married to Oscar Stoker at sixteen, having three kids with him.

= Vegas Background = Mayme was traveling with her husband following railroad jobs until they ended up in Las Vegas. Mayme soon found out there was a lack of entertainment and even roads with sidewalks. On the day of September 5, 1920, Mayme Stocker opened the first soon to be known local landmark, Northern Club on Freemont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. She was the first person to get a gambling license after it was re-leagalized. After opening the Business and doing well she later leased the club to Wilbur Clark.

= After the Success = Mayme lived Vegas for the rest of her life her and lived in a house she designed. She later joined her local Republican Party, and she was also a Member of Daughter of the American Revolution. She later died at the age of 97.

= Sources = https://www.womennvhistory.com/portfolio/mayme-stocker/