Elbert R. Curtis

Deceased Person

1901 – 1975

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Who was Elbert R. Curtis?

Elbert Raine Curtis was the ninth general superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1948 to 1958. He was succeeded in the leadership of the YMMIA by Joseph T. Bentley.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Curtis was also a president of the Western States Mission of the LDS Church and a president of the Sugar House Stake of the church.

In 1971, Curtis was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award from the Boy Scouts of America for his efforts in integrating Scouting into the YMMIA of the LDS Church.

Curtis was married to Luceal Rockwood and was the father of three children. Curtis died in Salt Lake City.

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Born
Apr 24, 1901
Also known as
  • Elbert Curtis
Religion
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Salt Lake City
Died
May 20, 1975

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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