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Musser, Elise Furer

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1877 - 1967

Biographical History

Elise Furer Musser (1877-1967) was a political figure in Utah.

Elise Furer Musser was born on December 20, 1877 in Les Loges, Switzerland to Johann Rudolf Furer and Anna Maria Bernhard. She was awarded a Doctor of Law degree from Utah State University. Elise was a delegate for the United States at a peace conference in Buenos Aires and headed a conference on adoption in Latin American countries through appointment by the Peace Commission. Elise also served in multiple political positions in Utah. On December 20, 1911, Elise married Burton White Musser in Salt Lake City, Utah and they had one son. Elise died on August 30, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, February 17, 2017 (Elise Furer Musser; b. Dec. 7, 1877 in Les Loges, Switzerland; d. Aug. 30, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah; m. Dec. 20, 1911 to Burton White Musser; parents: Johann Rudolf Furer and Anna Maria Bernhard; awarded a Doctor of Law degree from Utah State University; served as a delegate for the United States at a peace conference in Buenos Aires; headed a conference in Latin American countries through appointment by the Peace Commission; served in multiple political positions in Utah; had one son with Burton White Musser)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Elise Furer Musser speeches

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232578457]
Identifier: MSS 8955
Scope and Contents

Four typewritten speeches about the state of economies throughout the world by Elise Musser written for conferences she attended. Dated approximately 1937.

Dates: approximately 1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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