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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

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

David H. Yarn papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2148
Scope and Contents Includes index cards reflecting Yarn's arrangement of his papers; class notes, notes and early drafts of dissertation from Columbia University, 1946-1958; pamphlets, maps, itineraries, journal notes and memories, accounts, participant lists, and talks or addresses from World of the Bible (Israel) tours, 1971,1975,1977; works by David Yarn; radio series, "Faith in a Day of Unbelief," 1952; publishing information, correspondence, draft copies and revisions of Yarn's book "The Four Gospel As...
Dates: 1879-1985

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  • Subject: Speeches, addresses, etc., American X

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Audiotapes 1
Bible -- Study and teaching 1
Colleges and Universities 1
Commencement ceremonies -- Utah -- Provo 1
Drafts (Documents) 1