Delila Richards Abbott
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Delila M. "Dee" Richards Abbott (November 4, 1908 – December 1, 1998) was an American politician and businesswoman. Throughout her life she was active in both local and national politics, and her accomplishments range from writing fiction novels[1] to serving on the Defense Advisory Committee for Women.[2] Abbott worked to bring more women into the public sphere, saying that "Women are a neglected resource. They are not sufficiently recognized and their full potential is not often developed".[3] Abbott attended LDS Business College. Aside from the Defense Advisory Committee for Women, Abbott served on multiple committees and campaigns.
Delila Richards Abbott | |
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Born | Delia Richards (1908-11-04)November 4, 1908 West Jordan, Utah, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 1998(1998-12-01) (aged 90) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Occupation | Politician |
Spouse | Floyd A. Abbott |
Children | 1 |
Academic work | |
Institutions | LDS Business College |