Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University, 1925.

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Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University, 1925.

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Record of events held as part of the semicentennial celebration, compiled by A. Rex Johnson and Melvin C. Miller. Includes transcripts of talks. Also includes a photograph showing people and parade floats in front of the Maeser Building. Speakers included George H. Brimhall, Willard Young, Adam S. Bennion, David J. Wilson, Herbert E. Bolton, Heber J. Grant, Franklin S. Harris, E.G. Peterson, John A. Widtsoe, Richard R. Lyman, and others. Includes a report on the dedication of the Heber J. Grant Library.

1 v. (170 p.) : carbon copy of typescript ; 29 cm.

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Harris, Franklin Stewart, 1884-1960

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Brigham Young University.

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Miller, Melvin C. (Melvin Charles), 1906-

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