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 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
Sidney B. Sperry student papers, 1931-1932
Series — Box 4: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227663983], Folder: 5-6
Identifier: UA 618 Series 6
Scope and Contents
Contains grammar notebooks and note holder; Palestine trip passenger list, passport, receipts, and postcard.
Dates:
1931-1932
Sidney B. Sperry papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 618
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, family papers, financial records, photographs, and memorabilia produced by Sperry. Materials document his professional and personal life, including his service at Brigham Young University, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in civic affairs. Pamphlet was published in 1936 as an orientation to in-coming freshmen. It gives information about important dates in the school year, available activities, and explanations of college jargon. Materials date...
Dates:
1921-1971
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