Marjorie Child Husted was the creator of Betty Crocker. She was a home economist and businesswoman under whose supervision the image of Betty Crocker became an icon for General Mills. In 1921, Washburn Crosby merged with five or more other milling companies to form General Mills.Born in Massachusetts, Marjorie Child, she was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and initiated member of KAPPA ALPHA THETA.
Marjorie Child Husted was the creator of Betty Crocker. She was a home economist and businesswoman under whose supervision the image of Betty Crocker became an icon for General Mills. In 1921, Washburn Crosby merged with five or more other milling companies to form General Mills.Born in Massachusetts, Marjorie Child, she was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and initiated member of KAPPA ALPHA THETA.