Grace M. Sloan
Grace M. Sloan | |
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| 66th and 68th Treasurer of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Kent |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Z. Minehart |
| In office 1969–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Z. Minehart |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Casey |
| Pennsylvania Auditor General | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Z. Minehart |
| Succeeded by | Bob Casey Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Grace McCalmont July 2, 1902 Clarion, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | November 13, 2001 (aged 99) Sun City, Arizona, US |
| Occupation | Politician |
Grace McCalmont Sloan (July 12, 1902 – November 13, 2001) was an American politician who served as Pennsylvania State Treasurer (1961–1965 and again 1969–1977) and Pennsylvania Auditor General (1965–1969).[1][2] A Democrat from Clarion, Pennsylvania, Sloan was the first woman to serve in either state office and only the second woman to serve in any statewide elected office (the first was Genevieve Blatt, elected to the since-repealed position of Secretary of Internal Affairs in 1954).[3]
Sloan began her career as a civic leader in Clarion. She ran for Congress on the Democratic ticket but lost the 1956 general election. She went on to win three four-year terms as state treasurer and one four-year term as auditor general. She is the longest-serving treasurer in Pennsylvania's history.[3] Her husband, John Sloan, was a county sheriff and US Marshal.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Blum, Lauren (2015-12-01). "When It Comes to Pennsylvania Politics, Men Are the Rule, Women Are the Exception". Pennsylvania State University CommMedia. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ Martin, Mart (2001). The Almanac of Women and Minorities in American Politics 2002. Routledge. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-429-97648-3.
- ^ a b Garrity, Stacy (2021-03-19). "Grace M. Sloan: A Service of Prudence, Fidelity and Vigilance". The Patriot-News. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Obituary for John F. Sloan (Aged 69)". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. 1958-04-20. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-10-06.