Oral history interview, Feb. 11, 1981.

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Oral history interview, Feb. 11, 1981.

Interview by Bertrand Harrison with Daniel Keeler, coal miner and steel worker, concerning the work of his father, Joseph B. Keeler, at BYA and BYU, 1884-1920. Includes comments on the development of BYU, and particularily the construction of campus buildings, and comments about BYU presidents. Also tells of Keeler's experiences as a student at BYU, his family, and the work of his parents in the Utah Stake with the development of Aaronic Priesthood and Relief Society manuals.

16 p. bound transcript + table of contents and name index.

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