Background
PYLE, Gladys was born on October 4, 1890 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of John and Mamie I. (Shields) Pyle.
PYLE, Gladys was born on October 4, 1890 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of John and Mamie I. (Shields) Pyle.
Huron Public School; Huron College, Bachelor of Arts, 1911. Chicago University; American Conservatory of Music for Postgraduate work.
Elected as first Woman in South Dakota State Legislature, 1922, re-elected 1924. Appointed Assistant Secy, of State, elected Secy, of State, since 1926. As cand. for Governor. in South Dakota Primary received plurality of votes cast.
School Teacher and Superintendent of Schools, 8 years.