Franklin Stewart Harris clippings, 1921-1960

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 340 Series 2 Sub-Series 10

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains clippings with personal mention of Harris. Dated between 1921 and 1960.

Dates

Creation: 1921-1960

Creator

Harris, Franklin Stewart, 1884-1960 (creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

The Harris family were early converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as early settlers of Utah. Emer Harris was the brother of Martin Harris, one of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. His son, Dennison Lott Harris served a mission to the Navajos, as part of the Nauvoo Legion, and as bishop in Monroe, Utah. His son, Dennison Emer Harris, attended the University of Deseret and Brigham Young Academy. Following his graduation he worked as an educator while serving actively in the Church. His son, Franklin S. Harris, was also an educator, and later became president of Brigham Young University and the Utah Agricultural College.