Elbert Raine Curtis (24 April 1901 – 20 May 1975) was the ninth general superintendent of the

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(LDS Church) from 1948 to 1958. He was succeeded in the leadership of the YMMIA by Joseph T. Bentley. Born in

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, Curtis was also a

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of the Western States

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of the LDS Church and a

of the Sugar House

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of the church.

Background

In 1971, Curtis was awarded the

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from the

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for his efforts in integrating

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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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Background

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