Mrs. Nellie Ross On May 3, 1933, she was appointed as the first woman director of the United States Mint. A widow, she was also the first U.S. woman to serve in the office of governor (of Wyoming), when her husband, Governor William B. Ross, died of complications following an appendectomy. |
The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Wednesday, May 3, 1933
My English teacher, Miss Gilmore, announced that I won the Lady of the Lake contest. I said my Expression lesson today.
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