Rylander, Dorothy, 1909-1988
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A former assistant to Congressman George H. Mahon, a historian, and a genealogist, Dorothy Rylander was born in 1909 in Belton, Texas, and moved to Lubbock, Texas, in 1918. She received her B.A. in history from Texas Technological College in 1930 and her M.A. in 1931. From 1932 to 1946, she worked as a faculty secretary in the College of Engineering at Texas Technological College. Rylander also served as an assistant to Congressman George H. Mahon from 1946 to 1953, and as an administrative assistant to William C. Holden at the West Texas Museum from 1953 until retiring in 1971. She was also involved in the South Plains Genealogical Society, the Lubbock County Historical Survey Committee, the Lubbock Cultural Affairs Council, the Lubbock Heritage Society, Friends of the Lubbock Library, and Pathfinders, an organization that recognizes the contribution of women in early Lubbock history.
Former assistant to Congressman George H. Mahon, historian and genealogist. Born in Belton, Texas, in 1909. Moved to Lubbock, Texas, in 1918.
Received B.A. in History from Texas Technological College in 1930 and M.A. in 1931. From 1932 to 1946, she worked as faculty secretary in the College of Engineering at Texas Technological College. She served as assistant to Congressman George H. Mahon from 1946 to 1953, and as administrative assistant to William C. Holden at the West Texas Museum from 1953 until her retirement in 1971. She was involved in the South Plains Genealogical Scoiety, Lubbock County Historical Survey Committee, Lubbock Cultural Affairs Council, Lubbock Heritage Society, Friends of the Lubbock Library, and Pathfinders, an organization that recognizes the contribution of women in early Lubbock history.
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