Margaret Gayle Williams papers

Margaret Gayle Williams (Welling) was born and raised in Marysville, Ohio. She went by Gayle during her time at DePauw and was involved in many organizations. Gayle was a History major as well at as part of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, president in year 4; Alpha Lambda Delta; Mortar Board; A.W.S; Y.W.C.A.; Mirage Editor Staff as well as Assistant Business Manager; Theta Sigma Phi; Pan-Hellenic Council; WGRE Station; Young Republicans Club; Future Teachers of America; and the Christin Science Organization. After graduating from DePauw, Gayle would go on to get another degree from Columbia University. He professional career in journalism and public relations included Time Magazine, American Airlines, and Pan American World Airways. Gayle married a Brenton Welling Jr. She loved New York City Culture and would contribute generously to the New York Public Library, Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Metropolitan Opera among others. She was also an early proponent of the High Line. After the death of her husband in 1995, Welling began to volunteer, prominently at the New York Central Park leading to the Conservancy to establish an annual award in her name. Margaret Gayle Williams Welling passed on March 2, 2025 with no immediate survivors.