Delco, Wilhelmina R. (Wilhelmina Ruth), 1929-
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Ten term member of the Texas House of Representatives; b. Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald; married Exalton Alfonso Delco.
From the description of Wilhelmina Delco archives, 1995-1996. (Prairie View A&M University). WorldCat record id: 70972019
First African American elected to the Austin School Board (1969) and from District 37 to the Texas House of Representatives (1974). One of five women selected by the Austin American-Statesman as Outstanding Women of the Year in 1969. Awarded the Coronat Medal at St. Edward's University in 1972 and the Founder's Award by the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas. Active in the field of education at every level, she also served on various state and national committes and as a trustee of Huston-Tillotson College.
From the description of Wilhelmina Delco collection, 1968-1990. (St. Edward's University Library). WorldCat record id: 53876335
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Subjects:
- African American legislators
- African American women legislators
- Civil rights
- Coronat Medal
- Legislators
- School integration
- Social legislation
- Women
- Women legislators
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- African American women legislators
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- Texas--Austin (as recorded)
- Texas (as recorded)
- Texas (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
