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Sperry, Sidney B. (Sidney Branton), 1895-1977

 Person

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 1 Collection or Record:

Sidney B. Sperry patriarchal blessings and other material, 1940-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 618 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains patriarchal blessings, sermons, Utah Stake High Priest Quorum papers, inspirational articles, books, and anecdotes. Includes blessing typescripts, a funeral address, documents regarding efforts to improve enforcement of Provo's moral statutes, typed manuscripts of works by Leah B. Lyman, clippings from the Liahona, and assorted other articles and anecdotes.

Dates: 1940-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 618, Sidney B. Sperry papers

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