Oral history interview with Lynn Wakefield
Scope and Contents
Interview by Alonzo Morley with Lynn Wakefield who speaks about his childhood, education at Brigham Young University, working for his grandfather who was the handyman for the Academy and University. Wakefield recounts his time as electrician for the University, and speaks on his experiences with students, faculty, and presidents. Includes sound recording and transcript.
Dates
- Creation: 1982
Creator
- Wakefield, Lynn, 1903-1982 (interviewee, Person)
- Morley, Alonzo J., 1903-1995 (interviewer, Person)
- Brigham Young University. Alumni Association (contributor, Organization)
- Joint Oral History Project (Brigham Young University) (contributor, Organization)
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 Oral history interview with Lynn Wakefield must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Lynn Wakefield (1903-1982) was an electrician in Utah.
Extent
1 volume (19 pages)
5 folders (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
General
Includes related transcription material.
General
Recorded as part of the BYU Archives Joint Oral History Project.
Subject
- Brigham Young University. Physical Facilities Division (Organization)
- Brigham Young University -- Faculty (Organization)
- Brigham Young University -- Students (Organization)
- Title
- Register of Oral history interview with Lynn Wakefield
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Kim
- Date
- 2011 August 18
- 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.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US