Background
Peden, Katherine Graham was born on January 2, 1926 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of William E. and Mary (Gorin) Peden.
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Katherine Graham Peden
Edit ProfileEducation
Student in public schools.
Career
Vice president radio station, WHOP-Columbia Broadcasting System, Hopkinsville, 1944-1968; owner, station WNVL, Nicholsville, Kentucky, 1961-1971; commissioner commerce, Kentucky, 1963-1967; member, Governor Kentucky Cabinet, Frankfort, 1963-1967; president, consultant, Katherine G. Peden & Associates Inc., Louisville industrial and community developers, Katherine G. Peden & Associates Inc. Board directors Westvaco Corporation. Member of advisory board Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Achievements
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Chairman Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority, 1975-1980. Civilian aide to Secretary of Army, 1978-1982. Member committee President's Commission on Status of Women, 1961-1962.
Member President's Commission on Civil Disorders, 1967. President Kentucky Derby Festival, 1979-1980. Democratic nominee United States Senate, 1968.
Member advisory council University Kentucky College Business. Trustee Spalding University, 1980-1986. Member Federation Business, Professional Women's Clubs (president state 1955-1956, 1st national vice president 1960-1961, national president 1961-1962).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Christian Church -
Political Party
member Christian Church (deaconess 1956-1959, 60-63).
Career
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1944 - 1968
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1961 - 1971
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1963 - 1967