Susa Young Gates

Women of Letters, Women in Education

Susa Young Gates (1856-1933) was the daughter of Brigham Young and Lucy Bigelow Young, and was the first child born in the Lion House. A prolific writer, she authored more than a dozen books, and published in Mormon sponsored journals such as the Woman’s Exponent, Young Woman’s Journal, and the Relief Society Magazine(the latter two of which she founded). Amongst her many achievements she organized the music, and the domestic science departments at Brigham Young University (BYU) and was appointed to the board of trustees. Twice appointed official US delegate to the International Women’s Congress, and organized the Utah Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. During the period of 1889-191, she served on the General Board of Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association, LDS Church.