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Senator Rush D. Holt and his wife, Helen, are reading the Charleston Daily Mail.

1. Holt, Senator Rush D. and His Wife Reading the Newspaper

Helen F. Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in the state of West Virginia from February 17, 1957 to December 1, 1958. She is also the widow of Senate Rush D. Holt.

2. Secretary of State Helen F. Holt Holding Up West Virginia State Flag

Pictured with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Lynn. Holt was the first woman Secretary of State in West Virginia in 1955-1956. She continued active political participation long after her term and is most well known for her work in improving the housing and health care for the elderly.

3. Helen Holt Swearing Into Office of Elderly, Washington, D.C.

Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in West Virginia. She was also an active volunteer for the Red Cross. She is most well known for her work in improving the housing and healthcare for the elderly of America.

4. Helen Holt Volunteering for Red Cross at Senate Office Building

Helen Holt (middle) is pictured with the First Ladies of the 40th and 41st Presidents of the United States. Helen Holt was the first woman secretary of West Virginia and also had a great influence on the improvement of housing and healthcare for the elderly in later political activity.

5. Helen Holt, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush

Helen Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in West Virginia (1955-1956). She is also well known for her later political efforts in vastly improving housing and long term health care for the elderly.

6. Helen Holt Outside West Virginia State Capital; Charleston, W. Va.