Governor Lady: The Life and Times of Nellie Tayloe Ross
By: Teva J. Scheer

Book Description: 

""Governor Lady" is Teva Scheer's biography of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in the United States. The author chronicles the life of Mrs. Ross and describes her as an "accidental trail blazer" who took office after the death of her husband. The former Wyoming Governor (1924-1926) went on to become the first woman to be named Director of the US Mint in 1933. She was also appointed as a vice-chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1928 and directed the party’s women’s division. Ms. Scheer reads several passages from her book, including one that involves Governor Ross’ grandson, Bradford Ross, who was in attendance. This event was hosted by the Wyoming State Museum."

Reader Review:

"An informative study of the inspirational life of the first female in the United States to be elected state governor in her own right. Governor Lady brings the reader into the time when women were just being granted the right to vote, and the intriguing story behind one of the most famous political figures of the first enfranchised generation of American women. Very strongly recommended reading for its interesting story of an intricate mind-set and value cast of such a powerful woman in American history, Governor Lady is of particular interest as an addition to Women's Studies, Political Science, American Biographical Studies, and Western History collections."