Memorials

'Bright Ship', by Dennis Smith in Special Collections

"Bright Ship", Dennis Smith
Flying machine sculpture hanging in Special Collections lobby (installed 2002)

The L. Tom Perry Special Collections Library would never be what it is today without the generous contributions of faculty and donors. This page is dedicated to those who have been influential in the building and progress of the Special Collections Library.

  • Chad John Flake
  • 1929 - 2003
  • Chad Flake was the founding curator of the Special Collections Library.
  • A. Dean Larsen
  • 1930-2002
  • Larsen was principally responsible for the acquisition of over three million volumes during his career, adding not only to the general collection, but building a world-class Special Collections as well.