Richard Edmond Bennett, Harvard S. Heath, and James R. Clark interview
Scope and Contents
Typescript of an interview conducted by Richard Bennett, Harvard Heath, and James R. Clark on August 7, 1972 for a meeting of the Brigham Young University Centennial History Committee meeting. The interview took place in the J. Reuben Clark Building on the campus of Brigham Young University. The persons interviewed include Karl Miller, Kiefer B. Sauls, President Howard S. McDonald, Leland Perry, and G. Thomson. The men discuss many issues related to the history of Brigham Young University including: restructuring of the administration, the GI Bill of Rights and its impact on the university, new buildings, organization of student wards, Joseph Fielding Smith saving the university, budgets, degree programs, education week, and heating systems. Much of the materials deal with Howard S. McDonald's experiences as president of the university. A copy of the recording is included.
Dates
- 1972 August 7
Creator
- Bennett, Richard Edmond, 1946- (interviewer, Person)
- Heath, Harvard S., 1945- (interviewer, Person)
- Clark, James R. (James Ratcliffe), 1910-1995 (interviewer, Person)
- Brigham Young University. Centennial History Project (contributor, Organization)
- McDonald, Howard S. (Howard Stevenson), 1894-1986 (interviewee, Person)
- Sauls, Kiefer B., 1896-1980 (interviewee, Person)
- Perry, Leland M. (interviewee, Person)
- Miller, Karl A. (Karl Albert), 1903-2008 (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
Howard S. McDonald (1894-1986) was a Utah educator and president of Brigham Young University.
Extent
1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
These materials were found in the archives' receptionist area.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were found in the archives' receptionist area.
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
- Audiocassettes
- Brigham Young University -- History
- Brigham Young University -- Presidents
- Colleges and Universities
- Education
- Interviews
- Transcripts
- Title
- Register of Richard Edmond Bennett, Harvard S. Heath, and James R. Clark interview
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 May 23
- 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