M. Lynn Bennion papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0531
Scope and Contents
The M. Lynn Bennion papers (1889-1982) consist of correspondence, addresses, articles, contracts, journals, book reviews, education courses, a passport, and reports. Materials belonging to Milton Bennion are in the first nine boxes. The rest of the material relates to M. Lynn Bennion.
Dates
- 1889-1982
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
M. Lynn Bennion (b. 1902) and his father, Milton Bennion (1870-1953), are both noted for their contribution to educational studies both in Utah and nation-wide. Milton Bennion served as chairman of the National Council on Character Education for the National Education Association from 1921-1925. He was appointed Professor of Philsophy at the University of Utah in 1904 and later became the Dean of the School of Education from 1913-1941. He also served on the General Sunday School Board of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for forty years. His son, M. Lynn Bennion received his Ed.D in 1936 from the University of California, Berkeley. He was Supervisor of LDS Church Seminaries from 1935-1945 and after became the Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District until 1969. From then he was the Executive Secretary for the Society of Utah School Superintendents until 1981.
Extent
8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The M. Lynn Bennion papers (1889-1982) contain journals, correspondence, articles, and educational materials concerning M. Lynn Bennion and his father, Milton Bennion. Both were educators and religious leaders in Salt Lake City.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of M. Lynn Bennion in 1977.
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to the Multimedia Section of the Manuscripts Division (P0455).
Processing Information
Processed by Valerie Richey in 1998.
- Articles
- Bennion, M. Lynn (Milton Lynn), 1902- -- Archives
- Bennion, Milton, 1870-1953 -- Archives
- Bennion, Milton, 1870-1953 -- Diaries
- Colleges and Universities
- Contracts
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Education
- Elementary and Secondary Education
- KUED-TV (Television station : Salt Lake City, Utah)
- Latter Day Saints -- Diaries
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Public schools -- Utah -- Salt Lake City
- Reports
- School management and organization
- Speeches (documents)
- Utah Educational Television Foundation
Creator
- Title
- Inventory of the M. Lynn Bennion papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Valerie Richey.
- Date
- 1998 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu