Elna Grahn
Father | Charles Weare Hilliard |
Mother | Anna Eagan |
Spouse | Edgar Grahn |
Siblings |
Gordon Hilliard Jean Calapai |
Education |
BS Mathematics, University of Wisconsin 1935 MS Mathematics, University of Wisconsin 1941 Doctorate work in Higher Education, Stanford University 1949-50 |
Employment |
1936 Math and Physical Education Teacher, Kohler, Wisconsin 1941 Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 1946 Math Instructor, Butler University 1947 Professor, University of Idaho |
Affiliations |
American Association of University Women Idaho Commission of Women's Programs Moscow League of Women Voters Volunteers in Moscow EFFORT National Women's History Museum |
Awards |
1944 Army Commendation Medal Pi Lambda Theta (Education Honor Society) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors |
Interests and Hobbies | Traveling |
Societal Contributions |
Authored "In the Company of WACs" Founded Volunteers in Moscow Founded EFFORT Bequeathed $95,500 to National Women's History Museum |
Additional Comments |
She is survived by two nephews, John Hilliard of Madison, Wisconsin and Robert Hilliard of New Brighton, Minnesota as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews |