Record #:

11455

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

Mrs. Gertrude Dills McKee, who lives in Sylva in Jackson County, won election to the 1931 State Senate. She holds the distinction of being the first woman in the state to sit as a member of that representative body.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 27, Dec 1933, p11, 22, por

Subject(s):

Legislators; McKee, Gertrude Dills, 1885-1948

Record #:

14763

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Gertrude Dills McKee was the only female state senator during the 1940s. She represented the 32nd Senatorial District and was elected to office in 1931, 1937, and 1943. Her father, Hon. W. A. Dills, was a legislator and inspired Mrs. McKee to attend the Peace Institute in Raleigh. Her other civic duties included Presidency of the Southern Council of Women's Clubs, Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Education, and trustee of the Western Carolina Teachers College, Peace College, Brevard College, and the University of North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 1, June 1943, p9, 30, por

Subject(s):

McKee, Gertrude Dills, 1885-1948