Background
Garrett, Molly Yard was born on July 6, 1912 in Shanghai. Came to the United States, 1925. Daughter of James Maxon and Mabelle Merriman (Hickcox) Yard.
Garrett, Molly Yard was born on July 6, 1912 in Shanghai. Came to the United States, 1925. Daughter of James Maxon and Mabelle Merriman (Hickcox) Yard.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1933. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Swarthmore College, 1988.
Administrator, National Youth Administration, Washington, 1941-1942; director, Citizens Council City Planning, Philadelphia, 1943-1952; campaign director, Senator Joseph Clark, Pittsburgh, 1951, 60, 67-68; presidential campaign director, Adlai Stevenson, Pittsburgh, 1956; director, Volunteer for Stevenson, Pittsburgh, 1960; director, Citizens for Kennedy, Pittsburgh, 1960; candidate, Pennsylvania Legislation, Pittsburgh, 1964; director, Volunteer Svc. American, Washington, 1965-1967; presidential campaign manager, Senator George McGovern, Pittsburgh, 1970; president, National Organization for Women, Washington, 1987-1992; convener task force women, girls in sports, Feminist Majority Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, since 1994.
Board of directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Philadelphia, 1950-1956, Pittsburgh, 1980-1987. Member Zoning Board Adjustment, Philadelphia, 1945-1951, McGovern Commission Democratic party Reform, 1970-1974. Member Americans Democratic Action (vice-president 1952-1954, Lifetime Achievement award1994).
Married Sylvester Garrett August 28, 1938 (deceased). Children: Joanne Hickcox, James Yard, John Sharpless.