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Spanish language -- Study and teaching

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Harriet Amelia Kane composition books, 1870-1882

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3190 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains several composition books belonging to Kane as well as four blank postcards and a loose page of notes found in the composition books. The composition books are used for educational purposes, and contain primarily unsent letters from Kane to her mother and others. Later volumes also contain French and Spanish notes, as well as medical notes. The loose page of notes contains a list of alphabetized words, and the postcards depict wolves. Materials date from 1870 to 1882.

Dates: Other: 1870-1882

Oral history interview with Glen B. Miner

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2988
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an interview taken from the included cassette sound tape. The interview was conducted by Caroline E. Miner on March 19, 1984 for the Joint Oral History Program of the Brigham Young University Archives and the BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club. Miner talks about growing up in Fairview, Utah, attending Brigham Young University, and his various teaching assignments.

Dates: 1984 March 19

Paul R. Nielsen educational materials, circa 1967-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7741 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains exam papers written by Paul R. Nielsen on subjects of Latin American History. He writes on comparisons of Quixote and Hamlet, sentence structures in the Spanish language, and Spanish literature. There are also labeled maps of South America. Also includes works from some other classes, like an essay title "Guns or Books" for a political science class. There is an assessment of the LDS Business College as well. Finally, this series includes the grades, test scores, and graduation...
Dates: circa 1967-2002

Paul R. Nielsen missionary letters, circa 1963-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7741 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains letters by Paul R. Nielsen written while he was serving as a Mormon missionary in Argentina and Germany. Nielsen describes tracting, getting along with his companions, evaluations of his Spanish speaking skills, and basic instructional letters from the Mission President and church leaders. Also includes letters from his family, updating on news, like outings to Aspen and the decision to put in a swimming pool. Also includes weekly reports where the number of contacts made, lessons...
Dates: circa 1963-1971