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Dodson, Betty

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Dodson, Betty

August 20, 2026

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Elizabeth Jane Farmer “Betty” Dodson (1920–1997) was a prominent El Paso educator and advocate for disadvantaged youth, especially teenage mothers and young women facing limited opportunities. After graduating from high school in 1939 and attending the University of South Dakota, she worked during…

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