1967 Press Photo First woman elected to statewide office in Alabama, Sibyl Pool

Sibyl Pool, the first woman ever elected to statewide office and for the past 13 years a member of the Public Service Commission, said Tuesday she will "never seek public office again." Miss Pool said she based her decision on the fact that she suffered a heart attack a year ago.

Photo is dated 1967.

Photo measures 8 x 10.75 inches.