Harrison R. Merrill papers
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, essays, and clippings (photocopies) to and from Merrill concerning his publications in newspapers and periodicals, the Alpine Summer School, Brigham Young University athletics, curricula and religious atmosphere, 1924-1938.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1938
Creator
- Merrill, Harrison R. (Harrison Reuben), 1884-1938 (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 use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical History
Harrison R. Merrill (1884-1938) was a Brigham Young University Professor of Journalism and English from 1923 to 1938, and Director of the Extension Division from 1936 to 1938.
Extent
5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
Subject
- Brigham Young University -- Students -- Religious life (Organization)
- Brigham Young University. Alpine Summer School (Organization)
- Brigham Young University. English Department (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Register of Harrison R. Merrill papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 July 13
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Revision Statements
- 2025 February 12: Added file-level inventory, and updated collection dates; Cory Nimer.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US