Vasco M. Tanner oral history interview, July 8, 1981.

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Vasco M. Tanner oral history interview, July 8, 1981.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367527583

Interview by Mark K. Allen with Vasco M. Tanner, who recounts his childhood in Idaho, his interest in Zoology, his education at Stanford, and teaching experiences while at BYU. Also speaks about several BYU presidents, academic freedom issues, and family accomplishments.

1 reel to reel audio tape (1 hour) + 19 p. transcript.1 audio cassette (60 minutes).

Harold B. Lee Library

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