Christiansen, ElRay L. (ElRay LaVar), 1897-1975

ElRay L. Christiansen graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in agronomy, 1920. He was principal of Moroni High School, 1923-1924, and served with his wife in Central States Mission, 1924-1925. Teacher at LDS seminary in Logan, 1936-1937 and 1941-1943; president of Texas Mission, 1937-1941; president of Logan (1943-1951) and Salt Lake (1953-1961) temples; Assistant to Council of the Twelve Apostles, 1951-1975; mission supervisor; and temple coordinator, 1961-1972.

From the guide to the MS 5378 ElRay L. Christiansen family papers 1878-1992 (bulk 1941-1975) (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library)

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