William Williams Henderson papers, 1877-1944
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Personal Correspondence, 1911-1940
- Article, "A Eugenics Program for Utah"
- Article, "The Human Problem", 1943
- Article, "Introduction and Point of View"
- Article, "Man, the Animal"
- Article, "Salt of the Earth and Sight of the World"
- Article, "Science and Human Behavior"
- Article, "What is an Atheist? Am I One?"
- Outline of an Address on Truth
- Untitled Article
- Organic Evolution
- Tribute to W. W. Henderson by Helen Law
- Evolution and Religion
- Notes
- Funeral Services
- Trust Deed, 1877
- Brigham Young College Endowment Campaign
- Thesis by Ruby Mitton, "The Tendency Toward Consanguinity In A Small Isolated Community"
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Henderson, W. W. (William Williams), 1879-1944
- Title
- William Williams Henderson papers
- Dates
- 1877-1944 (inclusive)18771944
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0533
- Summary
- 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.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
William Williams Henderson was born on 23 May 1879 in Clarkston, Utah, to James and Mary Watkins Williams Henderson. He married Survina Wheeler on 26 June 1901 and graduated from the Brigham Young College in 1903. Henderson received his master's degree from Cornell University in 1905 and obtained a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1925 from the University of California, Berkeley. He became an influential educator in the state of Utah, serving as principal of the Weber State Academy in Ogden, Utah, (1909 1913) and later as president of the Brigham Young College in Logan (1919 1926). When the Brigham Young College was closed in 1926, Henderson accepted a position at the Utah State Agricultural College as head of the department of zoology and entomology, a position he held until his death in November of 1944.
Content Description
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Personal Correspondence
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.
Dates: 1911-1940Container: Box 1, Folder 1-5 -
Description: 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."
Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Article, "The Human Problem"
Henderson addresses the topic of the increasing human population and the future effect it would have on natural resources.
Dates: 1943Container: Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: Article, "Introduction and Point of View"
An analysis of the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the book of Matthew.
Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Article, "Man, the Animal"
An argument supporting human evolution and mankind's animal instincts.
Container: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: 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."
Container: Box 1, Folder 10 -
Description: Article, "Science and Human Behavior"Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: 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.
Container: Box 1, Folder 12 -
Description: Outline of an Address on TruthContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Untitled Article
Henderson uses examples from his own life in this article dealing with procrastination.
Container: Box 1, Folder 14 -
Description: Organic Evolution
Documents in this folder appear to be outlines for courses Henderson taught in organic evolution.
Container: Box 1, Folder 15 -
Description: Tribute to W. W. Henderson by Helen LawContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Evolution and Religion
This folder contains excerpts Henderson recorded from other individuals' writings on the conflict between science and theology.
Container: Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: NotesContainer: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: 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.
Container: Box 1, Folder 19 -
Description: Trust Deed
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.
Dates: 1877Container: Box 1, Folder 20 -
Description: 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.
Container: Box 1, Folder 21 -
Description: 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.
Container: Box 1, Folder 22-27
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Consanguinity--Utah--Clarkston
- Evolution (Biology)--Religious aspects
- Kinship--Utah--Clarkston
- Religion and science
Personal Names
- Henderson, William Williams, 1879- --Archives
Geographical Names
- Clarkston (Utah)--Social conditions
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Instructional materials
- Masters theses
- Speeches
