Beatrice Keene (Webber) Corliss (October 21, 1910 – January 12, 1995) was an American politician who served as the first female Mayor of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
[1] Professionally, she worked as an accountant for Birds Eye before becoming the assistant treasurer of Consolidated Lobster.
[3] Corliss political involvement began as a member of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Gloucester, an organization whose activities included supporting candidates for appointed office.
[2] In 1960, Corliss was a candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 2nd Essex District after incumbent Barclay H. Warburton III chose to retire.
During her tenure in the House, Corliss served on the Ways and Means, Towns, and Harbors and Public Lands committees.