Her participation in the development of the Republican Party in Texas, 1944-93. Youth in West Texas; employment with WPA (Works Progress Administration) during the New Deal years; decision to join Republican Party, 1947; her conservative philosophy…

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;…

Her views concerning the impact and significance of women on the development of the Republican Party in Texas, 1960-90. Work for U.S. Congressman Jim Collins; first senatorial campaign of John Tower; personal political philosophy; activities with…