Gertrude Laughlin McSorley was his personal secretary during his career .
Darby served as the Republican National Committeeman for Kansas from the 1940 National Convention to early 1964 , when he resigned the position .
Gertrude Laughlin McSorley was Darby 's personal secretary during his career .
Darby served as the Republican National Committeeman for Kansas from the 1940 National Convention to early 1964 , when he resigned the position .