Brigham Young University president's records, 1945-1949.

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Brigham Young University president's records, 1945-1949.

The presidential papers of Howard S. McDonald consist of correspondence and personnel files documenting the administration of the University.

20 boxes (10 linear feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8273821

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Brigham Young University.

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...

McDonald, Howard S. (Howard Stevenson), 1894-1986

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Howard S. McDonald served as president of Brigham Young University from 1945 to 1949. His appointment was intended to reaffirm the University's commitment to education informed by religion. He demanded quality service from faculty and staff members and quality scholarship and character from the students who graduated from the University. From the description of Brigham Young University president's records, 1945-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81969237 Mormon missionary,...