Contains correspondence between Brigham Young University officials, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other people involved in the construction of the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Also includes newspaper articles, written reports, video materials, financial records, and other material concerning the Jerusalem Center. Dates range from 1968 to 1994.

Brief historical account of the construction of Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Includes details of land purchase, construction, individuals involved in planning and construction, pictures of the center, a letter to the author from the mayor of Jerusalem, and text of the dedicatory prayer for the facility.

Contains an oral history done with Fred A. Schwendiman as well as other biographical information. Schwendiman discusses his life and his activities at Brigham Young University.