Dates

• Existence: 1895 - 1977

Biographical History

Sidney B. Sperry (1895-1977) was a professor of religion in Utah. He was director of the Division of Religion at Brigham Young University and director of Graduate Studies in Religion. He did postdoctoral work in archaeology at the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

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M. Ray Cawley audio recordings of Sidney B. Sperry and Lynn A. McKinlay

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233627790]

Identifier: MSS 7859

Scope and Contents

Contains nine reel-to-reel audiotapes. Five of the audiotapes feature lectures given by Lynn McKinlay and the other four feature Sidney B. Sperry. The Sperry lectures are entitled "Know your Doctrine and Covenants." The lectures were delivered at the old Barratt Hall in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1953

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joseph F. Smith. Sydney B. Sperry, 1947 January 19, 1947 January 21

 Item — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197225536942]

Identifier: UA 1349 Item B011

Dates: 1947 January 19; 1947 January 21

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University audiotapes of lectures and speeches

Mark A. Peterson. J. Reuben Clark. Sydney B. Sperry. George A. Smith. A. Ray Olpin, 1946 February 3, 1946 December 15

 Item — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197225536942]

Identifier: UA 1349 Item B010

Dates: 1946 February 3; 1946 December 15

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University audiotapes of lectures and speeches

Photograph of Russel B. Swensen and Sidney B. Sperry of the Division of Religion

 Digital Record

Identifier: UAP2_F138_p138bottom

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

Sidney B. Sperry correspondence, 1945-1954

 Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227664155]

Identifier: UA 618 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with his family, students, Church notables and fellow scholars, senators, Ernest Wilkinson, and others.

Dates: 1945-1954

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Sidney B. Sperry correspondence, family history, students papers, finances, 1938-1960

 Series — Box 4: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227663983], Folder: 1

Identifier: UA 618 Series 4

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RLDS), including president Israel A. Smith, F. Henry Edwards, and C. J. Hunt. Materials date from 1938 to 1960)

Dates: 1938-1960

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Sidney B. Sperry family papers, approximately 1921-1971

 Series — Box 4: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227663983], Folder: 2-4

Identifier: UA 618 Series 5

Scope and Contents

Contains Sperry family genealogy, pedigree chart, notes, list of family members and addresses, and published manuscript on the Sperry family in New England; typescript of the funeral services of Sperry's mother, Josephine Titcomb Sperry, and notice of hearing concerning her estate; and photographs of family, friends, and associates.

Dates: approximately 1921-1971

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Sidney B. Sperry financial records, 1943-1964

 Series — Box 4: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227663983], Folder: 7-13

Identifier: UA 618 Series 7

Scope and Contents Contains Merrill Lynch stock and commodity exchange account statements, transaction receipts, and correspondence; J. A. Hogle & Company transaction records, receipts for securities, and account statements; miscellaneous stock record book, purchase receipts, and relevant correspondence; book royalty receipts and records, tax notices, statements, and forms, receipts for donations to Brigham Young University, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Boy Scouts of America,...

Dates: 1943-1964

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Sidney B. Sperry financial records and memorabilia, 1936-1961

 Series — Box 5: Series 8; Series 9 [Barcode: 31197227663876], Folder: 1-6

Identifier: UA 618 Series 8

Scope and Contents Contains banking documents (deposit receipts, account statements, savings certificates, check ledgers, interest statements, correspondence, and canceled checks); papers regarding the estate of Robert Braithewaite, Jr. (funds disbursement/receipt reports, property valuation and tax notices, check ledgers, bank statements, and correspondence); insurance receipts and membership certificates, home floor plan and prospective investment data, international money exhange receipts, car deeds, and...

Dates: 1936-1961

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

Sidney B. Sperry greeting cards, 1955-1971

 Series — Box 3: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227664262]

Identifier: UA 618 Series 3

Scope and Contents

Contains cards and correspondence from senators, Church notables, Church-college presidents and professors, American Schools of Oriental Research, and others. Dated 1955 to 1971.

Dates: 1955-1971

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sidney B. Sperry papers

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Additional filters:

Type

Archival Object 12

Collection 4

Digital Record 1

 

Subject

Colleges and Universities 13

Education 13

Doctrine and Covenants -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. 11

Hopi Tribe 11

Linguistics 11

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Middle East 11

Provo (Utah) 11

Letters 8

Speeches, addresses, etc., American 4

Audiotapes 3

Notes 3

Photographs 3

Sermons, American 3

Speeches, addresses, etc. 3

Drafts (Documents) 2

Financial records 2

Genealogies 2

Handbooks and manuals 2

Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 2

Articles 1

Bible -- Study and teaching 1

College teachers -- Utah -- Provo -- History 1

Commencement ceremonies -- Utah -- Provo 1

Compact discs 1

Financial statements 1

Greeting cards 1

Israel 1

Lectures 1

Manuscripts for publication 1

Media and Communication 1

Postcards 1

Programs 1

Receipts (Acknowledgments) 1

Receipts (Financial records) 1

Social Life and Customs 1

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