In 1914, Lila Eccles received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah, where she studied under Maud May Babcock in the speech department. She went on to receive a diploma from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1916 and a certificate from the same institution in 1929.
After marrying Dean R. Brimhall, future Director of Research form the Civil Aeronautics Administration, in 1917, Lila Brimhall, nee Eccles, continued her studies at Columbia University (1917, 1933, 1941), the University of London (1937) and earned her Master of Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1939.
Always returning to her native Utah, Lila Eccles Brimhall served as a member of faculty at the University of Utah as a speech instructor (1929-31), assistant professor (1948-1955) and associate professor in speech and theater (1956-1960). After retiring to emeritus status, she held the positions of associate professor emeritus in speech (1930-1980) and associate professor emeritus in theater (1967-1980).
Having performed with the University of Utah Players, Moroni Olsen Players, California's Pasadena Players, and in various theatrical productions in the Salt Lake City area in addition to her many lectures and speeches, Lila Eccles Brimhall now watches over the lobby of the Pioneer Memorial Theatre via a 1977 portrait by Alvin Gittins. She died in Salt Lake City on April 3, 1980.
In 1914, Lila Eccles received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah, where she studied under Maud May Babcock in the speech department. She went on to receive a diploma from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1916 and a certificate from the same institution in 1929.
After marrying Dean R. Brimhall, future Director of Research form the Civil Aeronautics Administration, in 1917, Lila Brimhall, nee Eccles, continued her studies at Columbia University (1917, 1933, 1941), the University of London (1937) and earned her Master of Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1939.
Always returning to her native Utah, Lila Eccles Brimhall served as a member of faculty at the University of Utah as a speech instructor (1929-31), assistant professor (1948-1955) and associate professor in speech and theater (1956-1960). After retiring to emeritus status, she held the positions of associate professor emeritus in speech (1930-1980) and associate professor emeritus in theater (1967-1980).
Having performed with the University of Utah Players, Moroni Olsen Players, California's Pasadena Players, and in various theatrical productions in the Salt Lake City area in addition to her many lectures and speeches, Lila Eccles Brimhall now watches over the lobby of the Pioneer Memorial Theatre via a 1977 portrait by Alvin Gittins. She died in Salt Lake City on April 3, 1980.
Family Members
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David Christin Eccles
1877–1941
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Leroy Eccles
1879–1936
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Vida Eccles Savage
1882–1938
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Royal Eccles
1884–1963
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Bertha Olivia Eccles Wright
1887–1956
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Joseph Merrill Eccles
1889–1945
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Laura Eccles Romney
1894–1985
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Flora Eccles Douglas
1894–1987
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William "Jack" Eccles
1895–1979
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Vivian Eccles Richards
1897–1946
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Homer Gordon Eccles
1901–1975
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Marriner Stoddard Eccles
1890–1977
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Marie Stoddard Eccles Caine
1892–1981
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Spencer Stoddard Eccles
1894–1965
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Jessie Stoddard Eccles Quinney
1896–1982
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Emma Eccles Jones
1898–1991
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Albert Eccles
1899–1984
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George Stoddard Eccles
1900–1982
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Nora Stoddard Eccles Harrison
1902–1978
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Ellen Stoddard Eccles Harrison
1905–1973
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Willard Lincoln Eccles
1909–1985
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