Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Marker
First woman vice president of student body, University of Texas. Married Leslie Carpenter; has 2 children. In 1954 was president Women's National Press Club.
First woman ever to serve as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of the United States, 1961. First newswoman to be staff director and Press Secretary to a First Lady, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.
Outstanding Women of Texas Series
Erected 1967 by the State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3237.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 30° 56.494′ N, 97° 32.542′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 35 Frontage Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robertson Home (here, next to this marker); Home of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson (here, next to this marker); Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Log Cabin at the Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); E.S.C. Robertson
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
2. Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,297 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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