Background
Palmer, Tekla Fredsall was born on September 1, 1918 in Harwinton, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Frank Albert and Bertha Elena (Weingart) Fredsall.
Palmer, Tekla Fredsall was born on September 1, 1918 in Harwinton, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Frank Albert and Bertha Elena (Weingart) Fredsall.
Bachelor of Science, Pratt Institute, 1945. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1947. Postgraduate, New York University, 1964.
Postgraduate, Syracuse University, 1968. Postgraduate, University Rochester, 1976.
Instructor nutrition, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1945-1948; consultant dietitian, Grace Clinic, Brooklyn, 1952-1955; instructor, Skidmore College U. Hospital, New York City, 1955-1956; chief clinical dietitian, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, 1966; lecturer, Keuka (New York) College, 1970-1971; lecturer, Rochester (New York) Institute Technology, 1975; lecturer nutrition, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, 1975-1981. Consultant Buffalo Regional Health Department, 1967-1975.
Member American Dietetic Association (registered), Virginia Dietetic Association, Richmond Dietetic Association (legislation chair 1989), Genesee Dietetic Association (president 1970-1971), Long Island Dietetic Association (chair diet therapy 1965-1966), Oxford Civic Association, National Parks and Conservation Association.
Married Charles Peter Palmer, April 13, 1946. Children: Peter F., Karen F.