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The Prince George's County Women's Hall of Fame is an initiative of the Prince George's Commission for Women and was started in 1987.[1] The Hall of Fame honors the accomplishments of women who have lived in Prince George's county for at least ten years or more.[1] In 2016, the hall of fame endorsed Hillary Clinton for U.S. President.[2]

Prince George's County Women's Hall of Fame Inductees
Name Image Birth–Death Year
Dorothy F. Bailey 1996[3]
Theresa Douglas Banks (1905-1972) 1988[4]
Virginia Walcott Beauchamp 1991[1]
Susanna Cristofane 1989[5]
Harriet Moore Davis (1938-2013) 1993[6]
Marylouise Gilkesson 1991[1]
Frances Hughes Glendening (1951- 1996[7]
Gloria Lawlah 1991[1]
Pauline H. Menes (1924-2009) 1989[8]
Rosetta C. Parker (1931-2014) 1993[9]
Anne Root Prange 1993[10]
Nancy Thrush 1991[1]
Virginia Wiltbank 1991[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Varner, Lynne K. (4 April 1991). "Hall of Fame Welcomes 5 Diverse County Women". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  2. ^ Fritze, John (9 April 2016). "Hillary Clinton Announces Endorsements from Maryland Women". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  3. ^ Howe, Desson (31 October 1998). "Democrats See Challenges in Only Two Districts". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Who Was Theresa Banks?" (PDF). Theresa Banks Swim Club. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  5. ^ Historical Research Report for the Market Master's House, Magruder House, and the George Washington House (PDF). Maryland State Highway Administration. 2009. p. 103.
  6. ^ "Harriet Moore Davis". Rocky Mount Telegram. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2016 – via Legacy.com.
  7. ^ "Glendening, Frances Hughes". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Pauline H. Menes". Maryland Manual On-Line. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Rosetta C. Parker". Maryland Manual Online. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  10. ^ "James B. Ueberhorst Dies". The Washington Post. 20 May 1996. Retrieved 19 July 2016.