Ray, Dixy Lee

Dixy Lee Ray (b. Sept. 3, 1914-d. Jan. 2, 1994, Washington), zoologist and marine biologist, governor of Washington from 1977 to 1981.

From the description of Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10583025

Biographical Note

• 19l4, September 3: Born, Tacoma, WA.
• 1937: B.A., Mills College, Oakland, CA.
• 1938: M.A., Mills College (LL.D., 1967)
• 1939 - 1942 : Teacher, Oakland Public Schools and Pacific Grove Public Schools, CA.
• 1942 - 1943 : John Switzer fellow, Stanford, CA.
• 1945: Ph.D. (Marine Biology), Stanford University
• 1945 - 1972 : Associate professor of zoology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
• 1959: Author, Marine Boring and Fouling Organisms
• 1960 - 1963 : Special consultant in biological oceanography, U.S. National Science Foundation
• 1963 - 1972 : Director, Pacific Science Center, Seattle
• 1964: Visiting professor, Stanford; Chief scientist, Research Vessel TE VEGA Expedition, International Indian Ocean
• 1969: Member, Presidential Task Force on Oceanography
• 1972: Member, Atomic Energy Commission
• 1972 - 1975(January) : Chairman
• 1975(January-June): Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
• 1977 - 1981 : Governor, State of Washington
• 1980, September l8: Lost her bid for reelection in state open primary
• 1981 - : Writer and lecturer

From the guide to the Dixy Lee Ray Papers, 1937-1982, (Hoover Institution Archives)

Member and chairman, United States Atomic Energy Commission, 1972-1975; governor of Washington, 1977-1981.

From the description of Dixy Lee Ray papers, 1937-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754871972