Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter
N 30° 56.495 W 097° 32.543
14R E 639244 N 3424038
One of two historical markers at this site that share the same pole, this marker preserves the history of Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Carpenter, a woman of many firsts
Waymark Code: WMW5C4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2017
Views: 2
This marker plate is one of two on the same pole in front of the Sterling Robertson home just south of Salado Creek, west of I-35 on the grounds of the Robertson Plantation.
Marker Number: 3237
Marker Text:
Great-granddaughter of builders. Daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Elizabeth (Robertson) Sutherland.
First woman vice president of student body, University of Texas. Married Leslie Carpenter; has 2 children. In 1954 was President Women's National Press Club.
First woman ever to serve as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of the United States, 1961. First newswoman to be Staff Director and Press Secretary to a First Lady, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.
Outstanding Women of Texas Series - 1967
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