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