Background
Yard, Molly was born on July 6, 1912 in China. Daughter of James Maxon and Mabelle Merriam (Hickcox) Yard.
Yard, Molly was born on July 6, 1912 in China. Daughter of James Maxon and Mabelle Merriam (Hickcox) Yard.
AB, Swarthmore College, 1933. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Swarthmore College, 1988.
Chairman American Student Union. Active in Democratic party politics, Pennsylvania and California, 1940s and 50s. Active in civil rights movement, Pennsylvania, 1960s and 70s.
Staff member Volunteers in Service to America, 1960s. Active National Organization of Women, from 1970s, political director, 1985-1987, president, 1987-1991.
Married Sylvester Garrett. 3 children.