Ann W. Richards papers, 1933-2004.

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Ann W. Richards papers, 1933-2004.

Records relate to the personal and political career of Ann W. Richards, Texas governor from 1991-1994, Texas State Treasurer from 1983-1990, and Travis County Commissioner from 1976-1982. The collection contains records from Richards' time in public office, as well as campaign material and personal papers.

ca. 1500 ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7711781

University of Texas Libraries

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Richards, Ann, 1933-2006

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Dorothy Ann Richards (née Willis; September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician and 45th Governor of Texas (1991–95). A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Richards was the second female governor of Texas and was frequently noted in the media for her outspoken feminism and her one-liners. Born in Lacy-Lakeview, Texas, Richards became a schoolteacher after...