Harrison, Bertrand Fereday, 1908-2002
Dates
- Existence: 1908 - 2002
Biographical History
Bertrand Fereday Harrison (1908-2002) was a biology and botany professor in Utah.
Bertrand Fereday Harrison was born in Springville, Utah on February 20, 1908, to Winfred Homer and Martha Fereday Harrison. Bertrand graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's and master's degree in botany, and from the University of Chicago with a Ph.D. in botany. Bertrand married Lorna Jensen in 1931, and they had four children. Bertrand began teaching biology and botany at Brigham Young University in 1931, retiring in 1974, during which time he also served as department chair twice and as the acting dean of the graduate school. He taught summer field studies in Aspen Grove. In 1966, Bertrand received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Teaching Award. He continued to work and volunteer in the botany field after retirement. Bertrand died September 3, 2002, in Provo, Utah.
Citation:
Plants of Arches National Monument, 1964: t.p. (Bertrand F. Harrison)Social Security Death Index, via WWW, viewed April 24, 2006 (Bertrand Harrison; b. 20 Feb. 1908; d. 3 Sept. 2002)
DeseretNews, via WWW, July 8, 2022 (Bertrand Fereday Harrison was born in Springville, Utah on February 20, 1908 to Winfred Homer and Martha Fereday Harrison; graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's and master's degree in botany, and from the University of Chicago with a Ph.D. in botany. Bertrand married Lorna Jensen in 1931, and they had four children; began teaching biology and botany at Brigham Young University in 1931, retiring in 1974, during which time he also served as department chair twice and as the acting dean of the graduate school. Taught summer field studies in Aspen Grove. In 1966, received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Teaching Award; continued to work and volunteer in the botany field after retirement. Died September 3, 2002, in Provo, Utah)
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Botanical Garden records
Contains information on the Botanical Garden to the south of campus. It includes plant lists, surveys of the plants in the garden, and other related materials.
Bertrand Fereday Harrison lantern slides and negatives
The glass lantern slides were taken by Bertrand F. Harrison in the 1930s and 1940s, and contain pictures of plants and other biological specimens related to Utah. The negatives collection includes twenty-five small, round metal containers of 35mm film, and one cassette tape. Labels on film canisters include references to Zion's Park, St. George, natural bridges, Chicago, Aspen Grove, Midway, Yellowstone Park, the Uintah Mountains, and various other Utah locations.
Bertrand Fereday Harrison papers
Contains the professional papers of Bertrand F. Harrison related to his role as a botany professor at Brigham Young University. Includes correspondence, memorandums, class outlines, notes, examinations, roll and grade books, committee and subcommittee minutes and agendas, and a review copy of a 1978 U.S. Department of Transportation Final Environmental Impact Statement for Utah Valley to Heber Valley. Materials are dated 1928 to 1981.
Oral history interview with Bertrand Fereday Harrison
Interview by David Whittaker with Bertrand F. Harrison concerning his student years at Brigham Young University, marriage, graduate school, and the development of the Botany program at BYU. Includes sound recording and transcript.
Oral history interview with Daniel Mandeville Keeler
Oral history interview with Lawrence W. Sardoni
Interview by Bertrand Harrison with Lawrence Sardoni concerning his childhood, education, and experinces as a professor at Brigham Young University. He elaborates on the Deptarment of Music and his association with LeRoy Robertson. Also talks about Church service. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Oral history interview with Lorna Jensen Harrison
Interview by David Whittaker with Lorna Harrison who recounts her childhood and education in Provo, marriage to Bertrand Harrison, and her association with Brigham Young University. Also talk at length about her parents and their education and association with BYU. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Oral history interview with Raymond B. Farnsworth
An oral history interview with Raymond B. Bartlett, conducted by Bertrand F. Harrison on March 7,1983 for the BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club. Raymond discusses his early childhood, schooling, and career at Brigham Young University. Also includes a draft, original transcript, two cassette tapes, and a bound copy of the oral history interview.
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