Background
Leyda, Jean Cravens was born on January 15, 1903 in Granby, Missouri, United States. Daughter of William A. and Lois (Harmon) Cravens.
Leyda, Jean Cravens was born on January 15, 1903 in Granby, Missouri, United States. Daughter of William A. and Lois (Harmon) Cravens.
Associate of Arts, Stephens College, 1920. Bachelor of Arts, Mount Holyoke College, 1923. Master of Arts in English Literature, University of Wisconsin, 1930.
1 foster son, Leonard Breckler. Teacher English, Freeport (Illinois) High School, 1923-1926, head English department, 1926-1927. Head English department Mishawaka (Indiana) High School, 1929-1945, director English, Mishawaka Junior and Senior High Schools, 1938-1945.
Company-author literature anthologies Scott, Foresman Company, Chicago, 1940-1950, editorial staff, after 1945.
Now retired President, Chandler (Arizona) Woman"s Club, 1954-1955, chairman community service committee, 1961-1963, honorary life member. Education chairman Arizona Federation Women"s Clubs, 1955-1957.
President Chandler Woman's Club, Arizona, 1954—1955, chairman community service committee, 1961—1963. Education chairman Arizona Federation Women's Clubs, 1955—1957. Member founding advisory board Chandler Public Library.
Former member, past president Indiana Council Teachers English. Member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of Nile, Order Eastern Star, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Colonial Dames 17th Century, National Retired Teachers Association, Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Desert (past president), Phi Theta Kappa (trustee 1951-1953, life elder).
Married Virgil William Leyda, August 10, 1945. 1 foster child Leonard Breckler.