Background
Ross, Idajane McDowell was born on May 31, 1919 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of John VII and Nancy (Wyatt) McD.
Ross, Idajane McDowell was born on May 31, 1919 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of John VII and Nancy (Wyatt) McD.
Personal and confidential secretary, Governor William M. Tuck of Virginia, Richmond, 1946-1948; personal and confidential secretary, Governor John Stewart Battle of Virginia, Richmond, 1948-1952; personal and confidential secretary, Governor Thomas B. Stanley of Virginia, Richmond, 1952-1955; executive secretary, Republican Thomas N. Downing, Washington, 1959-1976; executive secretary to counsel, House Select Committee on Assassinations President John F. Kennedy Task Force, Washington, 1976-1978; administrative secretary, Senator Paula Hawkins, Washington, 1981-1982; confidential assistant to executive director, The White House Initiative on History Black Colleges Universities, Washington, 1982-1989; presidential appointee to, The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges Initiatives, Washington, 1982-1989.
Member committee International Eye Association, Washington, since 1980, Cooperative American Relief Everywhere, Washington, since 1982. Volunteer American Red Cross, Salvation Army. Member of Country of Virginia, Washington Black Tie, Arts Appreciation (Richmond).