Background
Dorland, Byrl Brown was born on April 25, 1915 in Greenwich, Utah, United States. Daughter of David Alma and Ethel Myrle (Peterson) Brown.
Dorland, Byrl Brown was born on April 25, 1915 in Greenwich, Utah, United States. Daughter of David Alma and Ethel Myrle (Peterson) Brown.
Certified Associate of Arts, Snow Junior College, Ephraim, Utah, 1936. Teaching certified Brigham Young University, 1937. Bachelor of Science, Utah State College, Logan, 1940.
Graduate.Family Institute Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1978.
John Robert Powers School Professional Women, New York City, 1980. School teacher, Utah, 1937-1939, 40-42.
Restored Washington Irving"s graveplot in Sleepy Hollow (New York) Cemetery (named National History Landmark 1972). National director
School teacher, Utah, 1937-1939, 40-42. Restored Washington Irving's graveplot in Sleepy Hollow (New York ) Cemetery (named National History Landmark 1972). National director Washington Irving Graveplot Restoration Program, since 1968, designer landmark plaque for grave.
Member National Council State Garden Clubs,1959—. President Potpourri Garden Club, Westchester, New York, since 1966. National chairman for graveplot programs Washington Irving Bicentennial, 1983-1984.
Director Dorland Family Graveyard Restoration, New Jersey History Landmark, since 1983.
Member National Trust for Historic Preservation (associate, President's award 1977), National Historic Society of America, General Society Mayflower Descendant, American Museum Natural History (honorary), International Washington Irving Society (founder, president since 1981), National Association for Gravestone Studies (honorary), Herb Society of America, Daughters of the American Revolution, International Platform Association, Old Dutch Churchyard Restoration Association, American Museum Natural History (honorary), Nature Conservancy (honorary), Girls and Boys Town (honorary).
Married Jack Albert Dorland, June 11, 1944. Children: Lynn Dorland Ballinger, Lee Allison.