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Spafford was a member of the National Council of Women of the United States, holding various positions during her 42-year membership. She served on the board for several years and was unanimously elected president of the organization in 1968. Spafford served for two years as president until 1970, and
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The Utah State Conference of Social Work acknowledged Spafford's accomplishments in social services by honoring her with a lifelong membership. Spafford received the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the LDS Student Association as well as the Distinguished Service Award for the Crusade of Freedom. In
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Spafford received the BYU Distinguished Service award in 1951, and was granted an honorary doctor of humanities degree in 1956. She was also honored by the University of Utah Alumni Association in 1967 and received an honorary doctor's degree from the university as well. Spafford was named "Woman of
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At BYU, she worked for children with disabilities as a special education instructor of remedial work. In 1968, Spafford was appointed to the board of trustees of the LDS Church's school system, becoming the first woman on the board. She continued in these efforts until retiring shortly before her
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Although she believed that rearing the family was a shared responsibility between men and women, Spafford was cautious in both her words and actions to not fully support or endorse the women's rights movements of the 1970s. In 1972, she stated, "Anything that gets out of control becomes a hazard,
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Spafford supported many of the movement's causes such as equal pay for equal work and non-discrimination in hiring practices when both individuals were equally qualified. She was not a supporter of the ERA, but rather believed that the same results could be achieved through work at the local and
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Despite being heavily involved with both the Relief Society and the National Council of Women, Spafford remained focused on special education and social work. Spafford served as a member of the National Advisory Committee to the White House Conference on Aging. She was the vice president of the
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1982, the University of Utah established the Belle S. Spafford Endowed Chair in Social Work in her honor. Spafford had worked as a special lecturer at the University of Utah. In addition, Belle Spafford was named to the Salt Lake Council Women's Hall of Fame.
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whether it's fire, flood, or women's lib". She went on to say that "we want to preserve the nobility, dignity, and femininity of women; there's a danger of some of that being lost. But I think we have too many common-sense women for that to happen."
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that became known as the Belle S. Spafford Archival Research Program Fund at the New York Public Library. In 1988, the council posthumously awarded Spafford for establishing the American Regional Council of the International Council of Women.
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Spafford was released as Relief Society General President in 1974 after serving for almost 30 years in that position, the longest term of service in the church's history for a Relief Society president. She was succeeded by
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as second counselor to Relief Society president Amy B. Lyman, replacing Donna D. Sorensen. She served as second counselor until 1945, when she was appointed Relief Society general president.
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In 1979, Spafford retired from the National Council of Women. The NCW announced October 23, 1979 as "Belle S. Spafford Day" in her honor. The council also created a fellowship with
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As Relief Society general president and president of the National Council of Women, Spafford spoke at innumerable gatherings, meetings, and forums, including BYU's
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for her "many services to the university, her state, her church and nation". She was honored by the university again in 1973 with the BYU Emeritus Club Award.
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In 1974, after nearly 30 years of service, President Spencer W. Kimball announced the release of Belle Spafford as General Relief Society president.
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as the primary magazine for the church's women. Spafford also oversaw the construction of the world headquarters building for the Relief Society.
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in Salt Lake City. She also served as a member and an officer of the board of directors of National Association for Practical Nurses.
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American Mothers Committee and Advisory Board. Spafford was the first female member of the board of governors of the
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was the first appointed Mormon Council president. She was also a member of the American Regional Council of the
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Relief Society boards. She was then appointed to the General Relief Society board and named editor of the
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She served the LDS Church in a variety of other positions and capacities, including as editor of the
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from 1968 to 1972, traveling and speaking both nationally and internationally in that position.
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University of Utah bio connected with the establishment of the Belle Smith Spafford Chair
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Faith, Hope, and Charity: Inspiration from the Lives of General Relief Society Presidents
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Spafford was one of the founders of the church's social services program, known today as
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the Year" by BYU in 1970, and at the presentation ceremony was honored by BYU president
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Prior to serving as Relief Society general president, Spafford served on several
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American leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Peterson, Janet; Gaunt, LaRene (2008). "Belle Smith Spafford".
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a position she held for eight years. In 1942, Spafford was
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Smith; October 8, 1895 – February 2, 1982), known as
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Counselors in the General Presidency of the Relief Society
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Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
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Spafford authored two books and co-authored one other:
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In 1921, she married W. Earl Spafford, whom she met at
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles
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Wilkinson 943: 856: 812:"Belle Smith Spafford, Mormon Relief Official" 1539: 1193: 1009:"The Ballot's the Thing, Women's Leader Says" 693: 691: 689: 687: 685: 683: 681: 659: 636: 573:as part of the Relief Society General Board. 1351:Relief Society Presidents: Belle S. Spafford 1112: 717: 59: – October 3, 1974 1384:Belle S. Spafford Paris Relief Society talk 1062: 1060: 699:"Belle Spafford to Speak at 'Y' Devotional" 1546: 1532: 1284:"A Centenary of Relief Society, 1842–1942" 1175:"Belle Spafford Honored in BYU Ceremonies" 839:"10 accomplishments of the Relief Society" 806: 804: 802: 758:. Ogden, Utah. 19 November 1942. p. 8 678: 31: 905:. Provo, Utah. 18 October 1968. p. 6 1979:General Presidents of the Relief Society 1092: 1074:. Provo, Utah. 4 October 1974. p. 5 1057: 988:. Nampa, Idaho. 25 July 1974. p. 12 1155:. Provo, Utah. 18 April 1973. p. 6 1039:"Steadying Hand Needed in Lib Movement" 1037:Cornell, George W. (25 November 1972). 1036: 799: 1946: 1181:. 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