Henry Peterson papers, 1895-1940.

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Henry Peterson papers, 1895-1940.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15986170

Correspondence; writings; diaries, including Peterson's (1895-1907) and that of his wife, Mary Jane "Polly" Peterson (1906-1907); albums and scrapbooks; and miscellaneous materials. A significant amount of material addresses the Brigham Young Academy (BYA) evolution controversy, including several essays written by Peterson, a letter from him to BYA president Joseph F. Smith, and a scrapbook of clippings. Also included are affidavits concerning the Josephite Church; a typescript of Peterson's autobiography; genealogical materials; and the Autobiography of Hans Jorgen Peterson, translated by Peterson.

2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6904208

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Peterson family.

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Peterson, Henry, 1868-1957

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Utah educator, fired from Brigham Young Academy for teaching evolution; professor at Utah State Agricultural College. From the description of Henry Peterson papers, 1895-1940. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 15986170 Educator. Instructor at Brigham Young Academy (University), and later at Utah State. Also served in the state legislature and on the board for the Utah State Agricultural College. From the description of Papers, 1895-1940. (Utah State Un...

Peterson, Hans Jorgen, 1839-1902.

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Utah State University

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Beginning in the 1950s USU contracted with the Iranian government under the Shah to develop agricultural projects designed to boost efficiency in agriculture and introduce modern technologies. From the description of University Participation in Iran. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 122606934 Utah State University changed from Utah State Agricultural College in 1957. From the description of USU homecoming photograph collection, 1950-1971. (Utah State ...

Peterson, Mary Jane Boyden (Polly), 1873-1956

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Brigham Young Academy

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