Katharine Elkus White

Katharine Elkus White
Katharine Elkus White, from a 1964 publication of the US Department of State
United States Ambassador to Denmark
In office
June 2, 1964  September 9, 1968
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byWilliam McCormick Blair Jr.
Succeeded byAngier Biddle Duke
Treasurer of New Jersey
Acting
1961
GovernorRobert B. Meyner
Preceded byJohn Kervick
Succeeded byJohn Kervick
Chair of New Jersey Turnpike Authority
In office
1955–1964
GovernorRobert B. Meyner
Richard J. Hughes
Mayor of Red Bank, New Jersey
In office
January 1, 1951  January 1, 1957
Preceded byCharles English
Personal details
BornNovember 25, 1906
DiedApril 24, 1985
Political partyDemocratic
ParentAbram Isaac Elkus
Occupation
  • Politician
  • diplomat

Katharine Elkus White (November 25, 1906 April 24, 1985) was an American Democratic Party politician and diplomat, who served as Mayor of Red Bank, New Jersey from 1951 to 1956, chairwoman of the New Jersey Highway Authority (1955-1964), and United States Ambassador to Denmark (1964-1968).