The "Lyre Girls": First Women Newspaper Owners in Wyoming

Huntington, Gertrude M.

Gertrude Huntington was elected the Carbon County, Wyoming School Superintendent for two terms, from 1894, 1896,1898 and 1900. While in office, she oversaw the new construction of schools, the increased enrollment of students, and the im...

Gertrude M. Huntington's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1898

Gertrude M. Huntington's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1896

Heath, Laura C.

Laura C. Heath was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Campbell County, Wyoming in 1918. She won against the incumbent, Anna B. Schmidt. Heath resigned from the office in August of 1919 due to ill health. With her sister Gert...

Laura C. Heath's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1918

Gertrude M. Huntington's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1894

Gertrude M. Huntington's Campaign for County Superintendent of Schools, 1900