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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 1 Collection or Record:

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

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