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Souter, Elizabeth, 1889-1976

 Person

Biographical History

Elizabeth Souter (1889-1976) was an English American missionary and philanthropist in Utah.

Elizabeth Souter was born April 10, 1889 in Liverpool, England. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1923 to 1925 in the Northern States Mission. In 1937 Elizabeth served as president of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association (YWMIA) of the Utah Stake, which comprised of Provo and Orem areas. In 1948 Elizabeth was called to serve as a missionary in the British Mission. She traveled to and from the United States to England many times throughout her life. She was involved with philanthropic work in Provo, Utah, and with a variety of clubs and organizations involving women's issues. She also provided activities and programs for the youth of Utah County. She passed away on February 19, 1976 in Provo, Utah.

Citation:
Elizabeth Souter papers, approximately 1905-1973 (Elizabeth Souter)

UPB files, Mar. 3, 2011 (Elizabeth Souter; served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; philanthropist in Provo, Utah)

Ancestry.com, Mar. 3, 2011 (Elizabeth Souter; b. Apr. 10, 1889 in Liverpool, England; d. Feb. 19, 1976 in Provo, Utah)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth Souter diaries, 1940-1973

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2037 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries written by Elizabeth Souter between 1940 and 1971. Includes descriptions of her activities and community service in Utah.

Dates: Other: 1940-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2037, Elizabeth Souter papers

Elizabeth Souter letters, 1923-1948

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2037 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters from ecclesiastical leaders written to Elizabeth Souter regarding her missionary service. Materials date from 1923 to 1948.

Dates: Other: 1923-1948
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2037, Elizabeth Souter papers

Elizabeth Souter mission journals, 1923-1937

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2037 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries written by Elizabeth Souter during her missionary service to the Midwest. Entries date from 1923 to 1937.

Dates: Other: 1923-1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2037, Elizabeth Souter papers

Elizabeth Souter scrapbooks, approximately 1905-1973

 Series — Oversize 7: Series 4
Identifier: MSS 2037 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks created by Elizabeth Souter to document her activities. Includes information on her missionary service, her work in the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association (YWMIA), and in an art club. Materials date from approximately 1905 to 1973.

Dates: Other: approximately 1905-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2037, Elizabeth Souter papers

Elizabeth Souter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2037
Abstract

The Elizabeth Souter papers contain letters, mission journals, diaries from throughout her life and scrapbooks relating to her mission.

Dates: approximately 1905-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Elizabeth Souter papers

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 4
Collection 1
 
Subject
Latter Day Saint women missionaries 3
Diaries 2
Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions 2
Material Types 2
Clubs 1
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Latter Day Saint women -- Utah -- Diaries 1
Latter Day Saint women missionaries -- Middle West -- Diaries 1
Letters 1
Papers (Documents) 1
Scrapbooks 1
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