Benjamin F. Cummings books, 1955

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: UA 171 Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Includes a handwritten and typewritten history of the Brigham Young University Department of Modern and Classical Languages, penned by Benjamin F. Cummings, professor of Classical Languages for 34 years at Brigham Young University. The manuscripts are dated 1955.

Dates

Creation: 1955

Creator

Cummings, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1884-1969 (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. Permission to publish material from Benjamin F. Cummings papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

Benjamin F. Cummings was a professor of Classical Languages at Brigham Young University, 1920-1951. Professor B.F. Cummings was a professor of foreign languages at B.Y.U. for 34 years with French as a specialty. He fostered several language groups, aided in their play production and took part in a number of B.Y.U. faculty plays. He also was chairman of the Eligibility Committee.