Marsha Lea Daggett

Background

Daggett, Marsha Lea was born on February 10, 1917 in Fort Stockton, Texas, United States. Daughter of Marsh and Artie (McLeod) Lea.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Women's University, 1938. Master of Education, Sam Houston State University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman's University, 1972.

Career

Teacher science Calvert High School, Texas, 1954—1957. Teacher vocational home economics Bremond High School, 1960—1961. Instructor home economics Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, 1962—1963, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1963—1964.

Instructor to assistant professor home economics Lamar University, Beaumont, 1964—1971. Assistant to associate professor home economics Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, 1972—1977.

Achievements

• Marsha Lea Daggett has been listed as a noteworthy home economist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Association of University Women, American Association of University Professors, National Wildlife Federation (world associate member), Texas Womans University Alumnae Association, Pecos County History Committee, Pecos County Livestock Show Association, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, Fort Stockton History Society (director 1978-1986, president 1980-1982), International Gem Finders Society, Texas Nutrition Council (member executive council 1965-1972), Nutrition Today, Society Nutrition Education, Institute Food Technologists, American Dietetic Assn, International Dietetic Assn, International Federation Home Economics, International Nutrition Congress, Jefferson History Association, Texas History Association, Texas Home Economics Association 1966-1972, since 1977, American Home Economics Association, Fort Stockton Literature (president 1984-1985), Pioneer Club (Fort Stockton) 1978-1979, Phi Epsilon Omicron, Kappa Omicron Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Lambda Kappa (Teacher of Year 1974, Appreciation award 1977).

Connections

Married Walter M. Daggett, June 19, 1938 (divorced 1964). 1 child Merrell.

Father:

Marsh Lea

Mother:

Artie (McLeod) Lea

Spouse:

Walter M. Daggett

child:

Merrell Daggett