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Benson, Ezra Taft

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ezra Taft Benson speeches

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0382
Abstract The Ezra Taft Benson speeches (1966-1976), consist of three published speeches by Benson: "Stand Up for Freedom," "Trade and Treason," and "The Gospel Teacher and His Message." The first two concern anti-communism and the third advocates teaching only "faith promoting" ideas.
Dates: 1966-1976

Freemen Institute records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1171
Abstract The Freemen Institute records (1963-1980) consist of pamphlets, course outlines, clippings, questionnaires, drafts of critical essays, correspondence, and notes. Also included are transcripts of speeches by Ezra Taft Benson supporting the organization. The Freemen Institute was a conservative political organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Many of its members were Mormon Church members.
Dates: 1963-1980

J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0164
Abstract J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott formed a business partnership in 1927 that produced one of the twentieth century's most successful hotel and restaurant chains. Not only did they make a lasting impact in the service and hospitality industry, but they left their mark in the political, religious, and academic arenas as well. Their papers range in date from the 1920s to the 1980s and have been divided into nine sections.
Dates: 1924-1989