Vivien Kellems

Vivien Kellems: A Timeline of Key Events

A chronological summary of major milestones in Vivien Kellems' life.

Birth

June 7, 1896

Vivien Kellems born in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bachelor's Degree

1918

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon.

Master's Degree

1921

Earns a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Establishes Kellems Company

1927

Founds the Kellems Company to manufacture her cable grips.

Tax Protest Begins

1948

Starts her public protest against federal income tax withholding.

Runs for Senate

1952

Runs for U.S. Senate in Connecticut as an Independent.

Runs for Governor

1956

Runs for Governor of Connecticut on the Constitution Party ticket.

Death

January 25, 1975

Vivien Kellems dies in Connecticut.