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This exhibit honors women of Commerce, Texas who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, as well as their community. Their stories and accomplishments provided a road map for those who came after. Their accomplishments stand as an example of change and progress.

This partnership between the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership and the Special Collections Department seeks to honor the diverse student and faculty population at our university and the contributions they have made in our past and present. To see more materials like these, visit the Special Collections and University Archives at Waters Library. To see the exhibit in person, visit the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership on the second floor of the Rayburn Student Center.

  • Rita Garcia

    Rita Garcia

  • Dr. Myrna Loy Gilstrap

    Dr. Myrna Loy Gilstrap

  • Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

    Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

  • Dr. Margaret "Margo" Harbison

    Dr. Margaret "Margo" Harbison

  • Association of Women Students

    Association of Women Students

  • Dr. Wathena Temple

    Dr. Wathena Temple

  • Jackie Alford

    Jackie Alford

  • Etta Booth Mayo

    Etta Booth Mayo

  • Dr. Julia Ballenger

    Dr. Julia Ballenger

  • María Duke dos Santos

    María Duke dos Santos

  • University Dames

    University Dames

  • Lura McElreath Calhoun

    Lura McElreath Calhoun