Thelma Young Gordon
Thelma Young Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| In office July 1947 – September 1952 | |
| Governor | William M. Tuck. John S. Battle |
| Succeeded by | Martha Bell Conway |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1974 |
Thelma Young Gordon (died 1974) was an American public servant who was the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia from July 1947 to September 1952. She was the first woman to serve in the position.
Career
In 1921, Gordon joined the staff of the Secretary of the Commonwealth as a secretary.[1] On June 1, 1945, she became acting Secretary of the Commonwealth until she was succeeded by Jesse Dillon in September 1945.[2][3] In July 1947, Gordon was appointed as Secretary of the Commonwealth by Governor William M. Tuck,[4][1] becoming the first woman appointed to serve in the position.[5]
In February 1950, Gordon was re-appointed to the office by Governor John S. Battle.[5] In September 1952, Gordon retired and was succeeded as Secretary of the Commonwealth by Martha Bell Conway.[1]
Personal life
Gordon was married. In 1974, she died.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "Martha B. Conway named Secretary of the Commonwealth by Governor". Richmond Times Dispatch. August 24, 1952. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sympathy wasted on Mrs Young". The Richmond News Leader. August 28, 1945. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ John G. Deal (2015). ""Jesse William Dillon (1904–1972),"". Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Library of Virginia (1998– ). Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ "19 Women Serving Virginia In Key Government Positions". Richmond News Leader. August 20, 1947. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Four Top State Officials are Confirmed by Assembly". Richmond Times-Dispatch. February 18, 1950. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Gordon". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 19, 1974. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via newspapers.com.