Reply #5: Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross

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On Saturday, March 25 at 12:00 pm
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Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross
Teva Scheer

"Governor Lady" is Teva Scheer's biography of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in the United States. The author chronicles the life of Mrs. Ross and describes her as an "accidental trail blazer" who took office after the death of her husband. The former Wyoming Governor (1924-1926) went on to become the first woman to be named Director of the US Mint in 1933. She was also appointed as a vice-chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1928 and directed the party’s women’s division. Ms. Scheer reads several passages from her book, including one that involves Governor Ross’ grandson, Bradford Ross, who was in attendance. This event was hosted by the Wyoming State Museum.

Teva Scheer is an adjunct faculty member at the Graduate School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PRESS 2910 LeMone Blvd Columbia, MO 65201