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Swensen, Russel B. (Russel Brown), 1902-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1902 - 1987

Biographical History

Russel B. Swensen (1902-1987) was a history and religion professor in Utah.

Citation:
New Testament literature : a study for college students, 1940: t.p. (Russel B. Swensen)

OCLC, Jan. 13, 2005 (hdg.: Swensen, Russel B., 1902-, Swensen, Russel Brown, 1902-, Swensen, Russel B., Swensen, Russel Brown; usage: Russel B. Swensen, Russel Brown Swensen)

FamilySearch, March 5, 2012 (Russel Brown Swensen; b. 14 Sep 1902; d. 3 Jul 1987)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Russel B. Swensen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 32
Scope and Contents

Interview by Mark K. Allen with Russel B. Swensen, Brigham Young University professor of Medieval history and comparative religion, concerning his family life, hobbies, education, early employment, Mormon mission to Germany, athletic participation, Seminary, and teaching at BYU. Swensen gives his impressions of several BYU presidents, and discusses his philosophy of teaching. Includes sound recording and transcript.

Dates: 1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Oral history interview with Russel B. Swensen

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227657902]
Identifier: MSS 6858
Abstract

Oral history interview with Russel Swensen conducted by Dale C. LeCheminant on 24 June 1976 in Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1976 June 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Image of Photograph of Russel B. Swensen and Sidney B. Sperry of the Division of Religion
Image of Photograph of Russel B. Swensen a...
Image of Photograph of the faculty of Alpine Summer School, approximately 1938
Image of Photograph of the faculty of Alpi...

Russel B. Swensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1842
Scope and Contents

Diaries, correspondence, articles, family histories, and miscellaneous items. The materials deal largely with Swensen's early life in Pleasant Grove, Utah, his mission to Germany and Switzerland, and his early educational experiences.

Dates: 1897-1953
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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