Valborg T. Adams

Background

Adams, Valborg T. was born on February 21, 1903 in Waterville, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Theodore Ole and Oline Sophia (Hunstad) Pladsen.

Education

1 child, Ronald Eric. Bachelor of Arts, University Northern Iowa University, 1933. Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1941.

Certified teacher, Iowa, Indiana.

Career

Teacher rural schools Allamakee County, Iowa, 1921-1926, consolidated schools, Colesburg, Iowa, 1928-1930, elementary schools, Waterloo, Iowa, 1930-1934, Irving School, Hammond, Indiana, 1934-1944, secondary schools, Laporte, Indiana, 1953-1969. Instructor Indiana University, South Bend, 1963-1965. Member editorial department, social studies Scott, Foresman, Chicago, 1944-1945.

President Indiana State Council Teachers Geography, 1965-1966, LaPorte Community Concerts Association, 1983-1984.

Project chairman Izaak Walton League Bicentennial SOS Project The Galien River, LaPorte County, 1975-1976.

Achievements

• Valborg T. Adams has been listed as a noteworthy secondary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women (treasurer 1959, secretary 1972-1975), Indiana Federation Music.

Connections

Married George Adams, March 26, 1944. 1 child, Ronald Eric.

Father:

Theodore Ole Pladsen

Mother:

Oline Sophia (Hunstad) Pladsen

Spouse:

George Adams

child:

Ronald Eric Adams