Sharp, Thelma Parkinson, 1898-1983.
Resident of Vineland, New Jersey; was graduated from Vineland High School, 1915, and from Smith College, 1921; served as a delegate-at-large from New Jersey to the Democratic National Convention in 1924 and at subsequent conventions through 1976; nominated for U.S. Senator, 1930 (to fill unexpired term of Walter E. Edge), but lost to Republican Dwight Morrow; served on the state board of tax appeals, 1932-1945; married judge (later New Jersey legislator) W. Howard Sharp, 1941; elected national Democratic committeewoman from New Jersey, 1954; served as a state civil service commissioner, 1954-1970, including several years as commission president.
From the description of Papers, 1874-1976 (bulk 1911-1951). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122374173
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| referencedIn | Robbins, Lena Anthony, d. 1945. Lena Anthony Robbins papers, 1917-1945. | Rutgers University | |
| creatorOf | Sharp, Thelma Parkinson, 1898-1983. Papers, 1874-1976 (bulk 1911-1951). | Rutgers University |
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| associatedWith | Parkinson, Ina, d. 1929. | person |
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| associatedWith | Sharp, W. Howard (William Howard), 1891-1958. | person |
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Person
Birth 1898
Death 1983
