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Swensen, John C. (John Canute), 1869-1953

 Person

Biographical History

John C. Swensen (1869-1953) was a teacher at Brigham Young Academy and a professor of sociology, dean of the College of Education, and athletic director at Brigham Young University.

John Canute Swensen was born on February 4, 1869 in Pleasant Grove to Knud and Johanna Marie Hansen Swensen. His parents were born in Denmark and had immigrated to the United States. John C. was the fourth of five children. He was married to Margaret Davis on June 21, 1899; they had ten children. John C. had early experiences with farming. He served a six week mission to Park City. He then began his teaching career in Panguitch, Utah, in 1889. John C. later received the A.B. at Stanford University and later obtained an M.A. at Columbia University. He received instruction from the early sociologists of America. He was devoted in his teaching. He began teaching at Brigham Young Academy in 1898. He was dean of the college division of Brigham Young University from 1904-1910 and acting dean of BYU's College of Education from 1921-1925. He was the head of BYU's sociology department for 30 years. He died on August 30, 1953.

Citation:
Autobiography of John Canute Swensen, 1956: t.p., etc. (John Canute Swensen, John C. Swensen; b. 1869; d. 1953; professor of Economics and Sociology at Brigham Young University)

RLIN, 6/5/95 (hdg.: Swensen, John Canute)

BYU Photographs Digital Library Collection, 2005 (Swenson, John C. (John Canute), 1869-1953)

UPB files, Aug. 19, 2014 (b. Feb. 4, 1869 in Pleasant Grove to Knud and Johanna Marie Hansen Swensen; parents were born in Denmark and had immigrated to the United States; was the fourth of five children; m. Margaret Davis on June 21, 1899; they had ten children; had early experiences with farming; served a six week mission to Park City; began his teaching career in Panguitch, Utah, in 1889; later received the A.B. at Stanford University and later obtained an M.A. at Columbia University; received instruction from the early sociologists of America)

Wikipedia, via WWW, Aug. 19, 2014 (began teaching at Brigham Young Academy in 1898; was dean of the college division of Brigham Young University from 1904-1910 and acting dean of BYU's College of Education from 1921-1925; was the head of BYU's sociology department for 30 years; d. Aug. 30, 1953)

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

John C. Swensen family photographs, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains 141 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of people, especially in family groups and and in and around their homes. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives betwen 2011 and 2012.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen miscellaneous photographs, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains 17 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of miscellaneous locations. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives in May 2012.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen negatives, approximately 1900-1950

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains approximately 532 original negatives from by John C. Swensen. Dated approximately 1900-1950.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen original photographs, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains 21 original prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen. Dated approximately 1900-1950.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen photographs of Brigham Young University, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains 14 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of Brigham Young University campus and students. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives between 2011 and 2012.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen photographs of California, approximately 1905-1924

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains 99 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen in California. Subjects include: Stanford University campus, 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exhibition, 1915 Panama-California International Exhibition, people visiting a battleship, and residential areas. Dated approximately 1905-1924. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives between 2011 and 2014.

Dates: approximately 1905-1924

John C. Swensen photographs of Provo Canyon, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains 23 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of people hiking in Provo Canyon. The majority of the photographs are taken in the snow. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives between 2012 and 2014.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen photographs of Salt Lake Valley, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains 5 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of looking down at the Salt Lake Valley from a mountain. Materials also include 2 photographs of landmarks in Salt Lake City: the Salt Lake Temple and a statue of Brigham Young. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives between 2011 and 2012.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950

John C. Swensen photographs of the Buckskin Mountains, approximately 1905-1912

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains 12 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of people in the Buckskin Mountains. Dated approximately 1905-1912. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections from original negatives between 2011 and 2012.

Dates: approximately 1905-1912

John C. Swensen photographs of the pioneer trail, approximately 1900-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8424 Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains 35 prints of photographs taken by John C. Swensen of locations related to the history of Utah and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated approximately 1900-1950. Photographs were printed by L. Tom Perry Special Collections Photograph Archives from original negatives in May 2012.

Dates: approximately 1900-1950