1981 Press Photo Commerce Public Affairs Director Mary Nimmo, Washington Office

Absolute Loyalist--Mary Nimmo, photographed in her Washington office, is the first woman to be public affairs director for the 35,000-employee Commerce Department. She's been and enthusiastic Reagan supporter since her teens--now, at 30, she's a key official, spokeswoman for Secretary Malcolm Baldridge. She describes herself as an "extreme moderate Republican," who "would be absolutely loyal to Ronald Reagan in spite of any disagreement of any particular issue."

Photo is dated 1981.

Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches.