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Portraits, personal, business, political and miscellaneous

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Esther Landa was born in 1912. She is well-known for her contributions to education and social welfare. Esther Landa is a Utah women's rights activist who is also active in various Jewish organizations and in the antinuclear movement. Her many titles include: President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Vice Chairman of the Utah State Board of Education, Co-founder of Project Head Start in Utah, Director of Women's programs in the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Utah, and leader in Utah's International Women's Year Conference in 1977.

The photographs in this collection include portraits of Esther Landa, photographs of her family and friends, as well as photographs documenting her political and social involvements.

Dates

  • 1930s-1990s

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes) : 94 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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