Brigham Young University. Alpine Summer School
Administrative History
The Alpine Summer School (1921-1968) was a mountain retreat owned by Brigham Young University.
In 1921, John R. Stewart donated land located in Provo Canyon. The Alpine Summer School was opened there by President Franklin S. Harris in the 1920s. Classes were held there in order to avoid summer heat. In 1963, it was taken over by the Alumni Association and renamed Aspen Grove.
Citation:
BYU History, August 8, 2014 (Brigham Young University and the Alpine Summer School; founded in 1920's by Franklin S. Harris; high mountain retreat; classes away from summer heat; taken over by Alumni Association in 1963; renamed Aspen Grove)John R. Stewart letter to Franklin S. Harris, 1921 (Land donated by John R. Stewart in 1921)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Harrison R. Merrill papers
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, 1924-1929.
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