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Goudyloch E. Dyer

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Giddy Dyer
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1969–1981
Personal details
Born
Goudyloch Safford Erwin

May 28, 1919
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 2008 (aged 88)
Davidson, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRobert C. Dyer
EducationAgnes Scott College (BA)

Goudyloch Safford (née Erwin) "Giddy" Dyer (May 23, 1919 – February 28, 2008) was an American politician and librarian who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Early life and education

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Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dyer grew up in Davidson, North Carolina. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1938.

Career

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Dyer worked as a children's librarian in New York before marrying Robert C. Dyer. Dyer and her husband moved to Chicago and lived in Western Springs before settling in Hinsdale, Illinois, where she became involved with the Republican Party and served on the DuPage County, Illinois Board. From 1969 to 1981, Dyer served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.[1] Dyer was one of 2,000 delegates to the 1981 White House Conference on Aging.[2]

In the 2020 miniseries Mrs. America, Dyer was portrayed by Laura de Carteret.[3]

Personal life

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Dyer died of heart failure at her home in Davidson, North Carolina.[4]

References

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  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Goudyloch E. Dyer, pg. 149
  2. ^ Final Report, the 1981 White House Conference on Aging: Process proceedings. The Conference. 1981.
  3. ^ "Mrs. America Is a Show for Illinois Political Nerds". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  4. ^ "Giddy E. Dyer: 1919 ~ 2008". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-05-01.