Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University
Scope and Contents
Record of events held as part of the semicentennial celebration, compiled by A. Rex Johnson and Melvin C. Miller. Includes transcripts of talks. Also includes a photograph showing people and parade floats in front of the Maeser Building. Speakers included George H. Brimhall, Willard Young, Adam S. Bennion, David J. Wilson, Herbert E. Bolton, Heber J. Grant, Franklin S. Harris, E. G. Peterson, John A. Widtsoe, Richard R. Lyman, and others. Includes a report on the dedication of the Heber J. Grant Library.
Dates
- 1925
Creator
- Johnson, A. Rex (Arlin Rex), 1898-1970 (compiler, Person)
- Miller, Melvin C. (Melvin Charles), 1906- (compiler, Person)
- Harris, Franklin Stewart, 1884-1960 (contributor, Person)
- Young, Willard, 1852-1939 (contributor, Person)
- Brimhall, George H. (George Henry), 1853-1932 (contributor, Person)
- Grant, Heber J. (Heber Jeddy), 1856-1945 (contributor, Person)
- Lyman, Richard Roswell, 1870-1963 (contributor, Person)
- Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952 (contributor, Person)
- Peterson, E. G. (Elmer George), 1882-1958 (contributor, Person)
- Bennion, Adam S. (Adam Samuel), 1886-1958 (contributor, Person)
- Wilson, David Jay, 1887-1976 (contributor, Person)
- Bolton, Herbert Eugene (contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
1 volume (170 pages) ; 29 cm
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Penned inscription on front flyleaf reads: "To Melvin: In grateful appreciation of your fine cooperation and your splendid work. Many happy returns of this, your natal day. /s/ Rex, Nov. 18, 1925". Donor, Ada H. Miller, is likely related to Melvin C. Miller, coauthor of the volume.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ada H. Miller, 1994.
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
General
Typescript (carbon copy). of typescript.
- Brigham Young University -- Anniversaries, etc.
- Brigham Young University -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Colleges and Universities
- Education
- Photographs
- Reports
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American
- Title
- Register of Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Kim
- Date
- 2011 September 7
- 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