Scope and Contents note From the Collection: Collection contains diaries, correspondence, clippings, articles, photographs, and printed ephemera relating to Merrill's activities in education and religion. It includes correspondence with family members, friends, associates, and public figures. The collection also includes files from his work at universities, as well as a collection of talks and articles written by Merrill on religious topics. There is also correspondence with political leaders in the state and nation, and associated...

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Includes talks and articles from 1914-1952, some of which are undated. Includes KSL radio broadcasts from April-September 1931, and interesting replies to Elder Merrill's talks.

Abstract

Papers, photographs, diaries, and periodicals belonging to scholar and LDS apostle Joseph Merrill, 1887-1963.

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Interview by Mark K. Allen with Russel B. Swensen, Brigham Young University professor of Medieval history and comparative religion, concerning his family life, hobbies, education, early employment, Mormon mission to Germany, athletic participation, Seminary, and teaching at BYU. Swensen gives his impressions of several BYU presidents, and discusses his philosophy of teaching. Includes sound recording and transcript.