Heil, Lillian H. (Lillian Harmon), 1927-
Dates
- Existence: 1927 - 2023
Biographical History
Lillian Harmon Heil (1927-2023) is a former professor of elementary education at Brigham Young University and Brigham Young University Hawaii.
Lillian Harmon Heil was born on November 20, 1927, in Riverside, California to parents Frank Nelson Harmon and Lillian Esplin. She received a B.A. from Fresno State College in elementary education and music in 1950, an M.A. in elementary education from the University of Utah in 1960, and then completed a doctoral degree in curriculum and teaching at Teachers' College of Columbia University in New York City in 1968. While in New York she met Eugene Heil, whom she would marry on June 10, 1967, in the Saint George Utah Temple. He passed away a year later in an automobile accident. Lillian worked as an elementary school teacher for 13 years, then taught briefly at Queens College and BYU-Hawaii (1969-1974) before pursuing a career teaching children's literature at Brigham Young University from 1974 to the 1990s. She served on the BYU Children's Book Review, the Executive Board of the Children’s Literature Association of Utah, and as president of Delta Kappa Gamma. Lillian was also a member of the Utah Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa from 1957 to 1959, and Jamaica from 1996 to 1997.
On March 5, 2023, Lillian passed away in Lindon, Utah.
Citation:
Ancestry.com, viewed Sept. 9, 2009 (Lillian H. Heil; b. 1927) OCLC, Sept. 9, 2009 (hdg: Heil, Lillian H.; Heil, Lillian; Heil, Lillian H. (Lillian Harmon), 1927-; Heil, Lillian Harmon; Heil, Lillian Harmon, 1927-; usage: Lillian H. Heil; Lillian Harmon Heil) UPB files, April 12, 2023 (She received a B.A. from Fresno State College in elementary education and music in 1950, an M.A. in elementary education from the University of Utah in 1960, and then completed a doctoral degree in curriculum and teaching at Teachers' College of Columbia University in New York City in 1968. He passed away a year later in an automobile accident. Lillian worked as an elementary school teacher for 13 years, then taught briefly at Queens College and BYU-Hawaii (1969-1974) before pursuing a career teaching children's literature at Brigham Young University from 1974 to the 1990s. She served on the BYU Children's Book Review, the Executive Board of the Children's Literature Association of Utah, and as president of Delta Kappa Gamma; She served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa from 1957 to 1959, and Jamaica from 1996 to 1997) Nelsonmortuary.com, via www, April 12, 2023 (Lillian Harmon Heil was born on November 20, 1927, in Riverside, California to parents Frank Nelson Harmon and Lillian Esplin; While in New York she met Eugene Heil, whom she would marry on June 10, 1967, in the Saint George Utah Temple; passed away March 5, 2023) uvago.org, via www, April 12, 2023 (Member of the Utah Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; passed away in Lindon, Utah)Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Eugene Heil biographical and legal records, 1925-1971
This series contatins certificates, planners, legal documents, wills, and other family papers for the Heil and Watts families. Materials dated 1925-1971.
Eugene Heil business financial records, 1959-1968
This series includes accounts payable, debts, and expense records for the photography business of Eugene Heil. Materials dated 1959-1968.
Eugene Heil correspondence, 1957-1969
This series contains correspondence to Eugene Heil concerning social events such as the Dione Lucas Society, professional recommendations, his ski accident, and other life events. Materials dated 1957-1969.
Eugene Heil memorabilia, 1944-1968
This series contains postcards, brochures, pins, autographs, and albums from the life of Eugene Heil. Topics include New York City, Salvador Dali, Singing Mothers, and SeaBees. Materials dated 1944-1968.
Eugene Heil professional membership papers, 1948-1967
This series contains certificates and other professional membership papers including the Musical Box Society and Parsons School of Design. Materials dated 1948-1967.
Eugene Heil publications, 1949-1968
This series contains printed images and scripts created by Eugene Heil in brochures, serials, and other gallery magazines. Materials dated 1949-1968.
Eugene Heil research, 1949-1968
This series contains research by Eugene Heil during his time as a student with Parson's School of Design, as well as his research on musical instuments, the Dione Lucas Society, a script for the Manhattan 2nd Ward, and the community of Catalonia. Materials are dated 1949-1968.
Eugene Heil World War II papers, 1936-1953
This series contains correspondence, photographs, and other documents produced and collected during the serivce of Eugene Heil in World War II. Topics include censorship, photography, and daily life in the service. Materials dated 1936-1953
Films, 1948
This series contains two films by Eugene Heil and two microfilm reels from the New York Public Library. Materials dated 1948.
Lillian H. Heil papers on elementary education, 1976-1995
Consists of assorted course materials, research, and texts on various aspects of elementary education. This includes handbooks, proposals, reports, materials for the Visual Literacy and Poetry projects (research data by school and grade, as well as dramatizations) and the Children’s Literature Survey, and cassette and VHS recordings of research and presentations, circa 1976 to 1995.
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