Clark, Marden J., 1916-2003
Dates
- Existence: 1916 - 2003
Biographical History
Marden J. Clark (1916-2003) was a professor of English at Brigham Young University.
Marden J. Clark was born July 13, 1916 in Morgan, Utah. He earned a master’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1948 and a doctorate from the University of Washington. He taught English at Brigham Young University from 1949 until his retirement in 1981. Marden passed away on May 15, 2003.
Marden married Bessie Soderborg on October 25, 1941. They were the parents of six children.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Marden J. Clark autobiography
Autobiography details memories of his childhood in Morgan, Utah; his love of literature; attendence at BYU; work as a truck driver; marriage; teaching at BYU; travels; church service; and political views. Includes significant information about his family. Also includes poetry composed by Marden J. Clark.
Marden J. Clark papers
Contains essays written by Marden J. Clark, material related to a newspaper column entitled "Matter Unorganized," professional and family correspondence, teaching materials, material related to the BYU 29th Ward, and material from Clark's graduate school education. Materials date from 1956 to 2002.
Joint Oral History Project records
Audio-cassettes of oral histories and transcripts of several oral histories.
Oral history interview with Armin J. Hill
Interview by Mardin Clark with Armin Hill discussing his responsibilities and administrative activities relating to Brigham Young University.
Oral history interview with Oliver R. Smith
Three unbound typescripts and one bound typescript of the included two cassette sound tapes. The interview was conducted by Marden J. Clark of the Joint Oral History Project of Brigham Young University. Smith talks about his educational background, his professional affiliation with Brigham Young University, and his religious experiences.