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OH 0920

Political consultant. Her role in the development of the Republican Party in Texas, 1967-93. Volunteer campaign work; political director of John Tower’s senatorial campaign, 1978; activities with Texas Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs; evolving role of women in political campaigns; decision to become a political consultant; her conservative philosophy; her opinions about the Eagle Forum, radical feminism, abortion, and women’s issues in general.

OH 0976

State legislator. Her views concerning the impact and significance of women on the rise of the Republican Party in Texas, 1970-93. Initial involvement in local politics; election to Plano, Texas, City Council, 1979-90; election as Mayor of Plano, 1990; election to Texas legislature, 1992; views on social and fiscal conservatism, abortion; evolution of Republican Party on Collin County, Texas.

OH 0964

Political activist, former legislator. Her views concerning the impact and significance of women on the development of the Republican Party in Texas, 1960-90. Evolution of GOP in Texas; personal political philosophy; views on abortion.