Tanner, Vasco M. (Vasco Myron), 1892-1989

Brigham Young University professor of zoology.

From the description of Books and course syllabi, 1926-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122494676

BYU professor of Zoology.

From the description of Vasco M. Tanner oral history interview, July 8, 1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367527583

The BYA Expedition, spearheaded by then-President Benjamin Cluff, Jr., consisted of a team of students, administrators, and faculty who traveled through Central and South America from 1900-1902 to do archaeological study of the Book of Mormon.

From the description of Brigham Young Academy South American expedition papers, 1899-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367848579

Chairman of the Department of Zoology and Entomology.

From the description of Leaflet, 1936. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480087

Dr. Vasco M. Tanner (1892-1989) established the zoology and entomology department at BYU.

Dr. Vasco M. Tanner was born 29 October 1892 in Payson, Utah to John Myron and Lois Ann Stevens Tanner. He married Annie Atkin 5 June 1917 in St. George, Washington, Utah. Vasco entered Brigham Young University to pursue his bachelor's degree in 1909, then went to University of Utah to pursue his Master's degree. After receiving this degree in geology he taught at Dixie State college for three years, where he met his wife. He graduated Stanford University with a PhD in zoology and established the zoology and entomology department at BYU. He died 25 April 1989 in Provo, Utah, Utah Burial: 2 May 1989 Provo, Utah, Utah married 5 June 1917.

From the guide to the Oral history interview with Vasco M. Tanner, 1975 August 12, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)