Women Holding Government Reins in a Texas City

Hattie B. Adkisson's Campaign for Mayor, 1920

Adkisson, Hattie Barnes

Hattie B. Adkisson was elected as Mayor of Jewett, Leon County, Texas in April of 1920. She served in the office for two additional terms. Adkisson served with five women city councillors. Adkisson was the first woman in the state to ser...

Frances E. Scofield's Campaign for County Treasurer, 1918