Portrait of May Gordon Latham Kellenberger

May Gordon Latham Kellenberger (1893-1978), the daughter of Maude Moore Latham, was born in New Bern. Kellenberger dedicated her life to preservation and conservation efforts from an early age. Following in her mother’s footsteps she was a strong and continuous advocate for the reconstruction of Tryon Palace. Kellenberger served as vice chair for the Tryon Palace Commission from its founding until 1951 when she became chairman after her mother’s passing. She remained the chairman of the Commission until her own passing in 1978, tirelessly working to support and promote the Palace.