Gertrude Sprague Carraway
Gertrude Sprague Carraway | |
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Carraway in front of Tryon Palace | |
| 22nd DAR President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Marguerite Courtright Patton |
| Succeeded by | Allene Wilson Groves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1896 New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1993 (aged 96) |
| Education | State Normal and Industrial College Columbia University |
Gertrude Sprague Carraway (August 6, 1896 – May 7, 1993) was an American educator, journalist who wrote for The New York Times and the Associated Press, served as the 22nd President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and preservationist who led restoration efforts of Tryon Palace.