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 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

John H. Brailsford film of Brigham Young University graduation footage

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235222426]
Identifier: UA 5681
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a DVD of footage of a Brigham Young University graduation ceremony and graduate march, taken from the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on the BYU campus by John H. Brailsford. Includes shots of David O. McKay and Heber J. Grant. Focus of footage appears to be an unnamed female graduate and her family. Dated approximately 1941.

Dates: approximately 1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / John H. Brailsford film of Brigham Young University graduation footage

Heber J. Grant Founders Day address for the George H. Brimhall Building

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231012243]
Identifier: UA 418
Scope and Contents

Includes original copy of the Founders Day address by Heber J. Grant at the dedication of the George H. Brimhall building.

Dates: 1934
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Heber J. Grant Founders Day address for the George H. Brimhall Building

Jesse Knight papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1434
Scope and Contents

Collection includes various biographical materials of Jesse Knight, such as patriarchal blessings, the biography of Knight by Inez Knight Allen, funeral tributes to Jesse Knight, legal and financial records of the Blue Bench Irrigation Company, and correspondence concerning the Jesse Knight Trust Fund established for Brigham Young University students. Also included are writings about Knight by Mark Allen. Materials dated approximately 1856 to 2000, with the bulk dated 1856 to 1960.

Dates: approximately 1856-2000; bulk 1856-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jesse Knight papers

Oral history interview with Elsie Booth Brockbank

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 51
Scope and Contents

Interview by Hollis Scott with Elsie B. Brockbank, daughter of John Edge Booth, regarding her father, his marriages, law career, and family associations with Heber J. Grant and Susa Young Gates. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Elsie Booth Brockbank

Oral history interview with Evelyn Crandall

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 64
Scope and Contents

Collection of four separate monologues by Eva Maeser Crandall discussing her father and her mother, Anna Mieth, the Academy and school life, and her poem, "Karl G. Maeser." Includes transcripts of the original recordings.

Dates: 1961-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Evelyn Crandall

Oral history interview with J. Wyley Sessions

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 65
Scope and Contents

Interview by Don David Sessions with J. Wyley Sessions concerning his work experiences at Brigham Young University, and in starting the Institute Program for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the University of Idaho, Idaho State, and the University of Wyoming. Includes sound recording and transcript.

Dates: 1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with J. Wyley Sessions

Photographs of university trustees

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 830
Scope and Contents

Contains thirty-nine black-and-white photographs of presidents of the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young Academy and University; also views of chairmen of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of BYU. Also includes view of Karl G. Maeser's wife, Anna.

Dates: 1875-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Photographs of university trustees

Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259446]
Identifier: UA 894
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...
Dates: 1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University

Semi-centennial celebration of the Brigham Young University

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275095]
Identifier: UA SC 41
Scope and Contents

Includes addresses, prayers, dedication of the Heber J. Grant Library, brief histories of the University and Academy.



Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Semi-centennial celebration of the Brigham Young University

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