Background
Ryland, Mary Elizabeth was born on August 29, 1926 in Oakland, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of George Martin and Mayme Elizabeth (Lowry) Nelson.
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Mary Elizabeth Ryland
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Mary Elizabeth Ryland, American Automobile agency owner. Certified secondary teacher. Member Duluth School Board, 1973-1983, state advising committee to the United States Civil Rights Commission, since 1985; local officer, delegate Republican Center Committee, since 1962; board directors Equal Rights Alliance, St. Paul, since 1984. Member American Association of University Women, Duluth Ambassadors, Duluth Chamber of Commerce.
Education
Bachelor cum laude, St. Olaf College, 1947.
Career
Teacher mathematics and biology, Milaca (Minnesota) High School, 1947-1948; teacher mathematics and biology, Maywood (New Jersey) Junior High School, 1949-1950; teacher mathematics and biology, Teaneck (New Jersey) High School, 1951-1954; secretary, treasurer, Ryland Ford Inc., Duluth, Minnesota, since 1970. Board directors First Bank Duluth, Minnesota Power, Duluth, St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
Achievements
Membership
Member Duluth School Board, 1973-1983, state advisory committee to the United States Civil Rights Commission, 1985-1993. Local officer, delegate Republican Center Committee, since 1962. Board directors Equal Rights Alliance, St. Paul, 1984-1993.
Member Scottsdale Judicial Appointment Advisory Board, 1999-2003. Member American Association of University Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Duluth Ambassadors, Duluth Chamber of Commerce.
Connections
Married Elwood Delbert Ryland, July 25, 1948. Children: David Gregory, Stephen George.
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Alumna award, St. Olaf College, 1977, Jane Preston award, Minnesota State Council for Vocational EDn., 1986, John Carroll award, Minnesota Vocational Association, 1987. Named Duluth Woman of Year 40 citywide women's organizations, 1977, Outstanding School Board Member Minnesota School Boards Association, 1983, Business Leader of Year University Minnesota School Business Education and Duluth Chamber of Commerce, 1984.Recipient Distinguished Alumna award, St. Olaf College, 1977, Jane Preston award, Minnesota State Council for Vocational EDn., 1986, John Carroll award, Minnesota Vocational Association, 1987. Named Duluth Woman of Year 40 citywide women's organizations, 1977, Outstanding School Board Member Minnesota School Boards Association, 1983, Business Leader of Year University Minnesota School Business Education and Duluth Chamber of Commerce, 1984.