Hulda Regina Graser

Hulda Regina Graser (also known as, H. R. Graser; after marriage, Luebbert; June 23, 1870 – January 14, 1943) was a Canadian-born American customs house broker. In her day, she was the only woman in the world who worked in this occupation.

Early life and education Hulda Regina Graser was born in Montreal, Canada, June 23, 1870. when she sold it.

The goods were consigned direct to her, she figured up the duty, paid the same, and delivered the goods to the proper parties. She knew the different ratings; she figured the duty on every type of goods from every country. The bills were made out in the particular currancy of the country from which the goods came, reducing that to U.S. currency. She kept herself posted in all tariff laws and regulations, and followed the legislation of Congress in regard to all changes in the customs and tariff laws.

On July 10, 1897, in Cincinnati, she married Louis R. Luebbert, an attorney. Graser continued working after marriage whether or not it was legal for her to continue to transact business under her maiden name was questioned. The United States District Attorney's office opined that Graser could continue to use her maiden name. Then the opinion of a U.S. judge was secured; he said that a married woman's legal name is that which her husband bears and that as long as they are married, she can have no other surname, excepting for business purposes, when she can assume her maiden name or any other name, provided, of course, that there is no intent to defraud. On December 7, 1897, W. B. Howell, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department ruled on the usage of Graser's professional signature after marriage as follows:—

Graser was appointed sub-Chair of the Clifton District for the Woman's Division of the Hamilton County Myers Y. Cooper-for-Governor Club in 1926. She founded at least two organizations in Cincinnati's Clifton district: the Junion Clifton Music Club and the Mother's Club of Clifton School. She served as president of the Monday Lecture Club, and was affiliated with the Matinee Musicale Club and the Motion Picture Council.