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Milton H. Sevy speech

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0403

Scope and Contents

The Milton H. Sevy speech (1914) consist of a graduation address delivered by Sevy at the University of Utah on 3 June 1914. In his address, he urged graduates to get involved in political matters and warned them not to be too conservative. This speech sparked disapproval from the Governor of Utah and affected political conditions within the university setting. Many faculty members resigned as a result.

Dates

  • 1914

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical Sketch

Further information on Sevy and the situation surrounding his speech can be found in the American Association of University Professors Report of the Committee of Inquiry on Conditions at the University of Utah (July 1915).

Extent

1 Folder (0.25 linear feet)

Abstract

The Milton H. Sevy speech (1914) consist of a graduation address delivered by Sevy at the University of Utah on 3 June 1914. In his address, he urged graduates to get involved in political matters and warned them not to be too conservative.

Processing Information

Processed by Sharon Thorup in 1984.
Title
Inventory of the Milton H. Sevy speech, 1914
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup
Date
© 1984 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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