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Widtsoe, Leah D. (Leah Dunford), 1874-1965

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Biographical History

Leah D. Widtsoe (1874-1965) was a student, faculty member, and matron at Brigham Young Academy. She was married to John Andreas Widtsoe, and they had eight children.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Oral history interview with Leah D. Widtsoe

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 10
Scope and Contents

Interview by Hollis Scott with Widtsoe, teacher and author, concerning her reminiscences about her parents, her grandfather Brigham Young; and her husband, John A. Widtsoe. Also recalls her experiences as a student, faculty member, and matron at BYA, 1896-1898; 1905-1907. Gives her views on nutrition and the Word of Wisdom.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Leah D. Widtsoe

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