Box 1
Contains 18 Results:
Personal Correspondence, 1911-1940
Letters in these folders are between Henderson and his friends, former students, and fellow educators. One letter from David O. McKay is of particular interest as it alludes to McKay's disagreement with fellow L.D.S. Church officials over the decision to close the Brigham Young College.
Article, "A Eugenics Program for Utah"
In this article Henderson suggests establishing a eugenics program as an effort to produce better men through a more prolific birth rate on the part of "innately superior people" and a less prolific birth rate on the part of "low capacity people."
Article, "The Human Problem", 1943
Henderson addresses the topic of the increasing human population and the future effect it would have on natural resources.
Article, "Introduction and Point of View"
An analysis of the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the book of Matthew.
Article, "Man, the Animal"
An argument supporting human evolution and mankind's animal instincts.
Article, "Salt of the Earth and Sight of the World"
A discussion of to whom Jesus was referring in the statement, "Ye are the salt of the world."
Article, "Science and Human Behavior"
The William Williams Henderson papers (1877-1944) consist of the professional papers of William Henderson (1879-1944), a former department head of zoology and entomology at the Utah State Agricultural College. Included are course materials, articles by Henderson, correspondence, notes, a student thesis, and other papers.
Article, "What is an Atheist? Am I One?"
In this article Henderson states that he is no longer satisfied with the Mormon perception of God and defines the nature of God as he perceives it.
Outline of an Address on Truth
The William Williams Henderson papers (1877-1944) consist of the professional papers of William Henderson (1879-1944), a former department head of zoology and entomology at the Utah State Agricultural College. Included are course materials, articles by Henderson, correspondence, notes, a student thesis, and other papers.
Untitled Article
Henderson uses examples from his own life in this article dealing with procrastination.
Organic Evolution
Documents in this folder appear to be outlines for courses Henderson taught in organic evolution.
Tribute to W. W. Henderson by Helen Law
The William Williams Henderson papers (1877-1944) consist of the professional papers of William Henderson (1879-1944), a former department head of zoology and entomology at the Utah State Agricultural College. Included are course materials, articles by Henderson, correspondence, notes, a student thesis, and other papers.
Evolution and Religion
This folder contains excerpts Henderson recorded from other individuals' writings on the conflict between science and theology.
Notes
The William Williams Henderson papers (1877-1944) consist of the professional papers of William Henderson (1879-1944), a former department head of zoology and entomology at the Utah State Agricultural College. Included are course materials, articles by Henderson, correspondence, notes, a student thesis, and other papers.
Funeral Services
A copy of the memorial services held for William W. Henderson on 4 November 1944, in the Logan Tabernacle. Those who spoke at the funeral were L. Tom Perry, C. J. Sorenson, George T. Hyde, A. E. Anderson, E. G. Peterson, and Albert E. Bowen.
Trust Deed, 1877
Copy of the trust deed between Brigham Young and the trustees of the Brigham Young College in which Young provided the property on which the school was built.
Brigham Young College Endowment Campaign
This document outlines the vital role endowments play in institutions of higher learning, and describes the efforts of various groups at the Brigham Young College to secure endowments for the school.
Thesis by Ruby Mitton, "The Tendency Toward Consanguinity In A Small Isolated Community"
The study reported in this thesis was conducted in Henderson's hometown of Clarkston, Utah. Included is a list of families living in Clarkston from 1864 to 1869. Mitton conducted the study under Dr. Henderson's direction.