Alice Louise Reynolds and Brigham Young University
Introduction
Brigham Young University is a private university that seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continuing learning and to serve others throughout their lives. Tracing its roots to Utah’s rich pioneer heritage and to Brigham Young Academy, the original school established in 1875, the university continues to provide an outstanding education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of its sponsor, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alice Louise Reynolds was a professor of English at Brigham Young University during the early 20th Century. She inspired a love of the English language in many of her students and her remarkable efforts on behalf of the university’s library are still felt today. Her impact on Brigham Young University can be uncovered through many of the collections held in the University Archives. The following source materials can get you started on your exploration of Alice Louis Reynold’s legacy .
Secondary Sources and General information
Collections held by the University Archives will be more useful to your specific research topic after you understand more about the general history of the university. The following resources are available to help you develop that understanding:
- Histories of Brigham Young University with Information on Alice Louise Reynolds
- Wilkinson, Ernest L. Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (4 volumes) Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975 (see the index for Hinckley, Edwin S.)
- Wilkinson, Ernest L. and W. Cleon Skousen Brigham Young University: A School of Destiny Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1976 (see the index for Hinckley, Edwin S.)
- Sample collections dealing with Alice Louis Reynolds
A sample of the materials that contain information about Alice Louis Reynolds follows. To map out a research strategy, please schedule an appointment with the University Archivist at 422-5821 or gordon_daines@byu.edu for additional help in discovering what other collections we may have that pertain to your research topic.
- Alice Louis Reynolds materials
- SS 120 Alice Louise Reynolds Papers, 1912-1938
Correspondence, diaries, lecture notes, and autobiographical materials. The materials document various aspects of Reynolds’ career and life.
- UA 909 Faculty Biographical File
Contains information about Alice Louise Reynolds’s career at Brigham Young University.
- UA OH 70 Fern Eyring Fletcher oral history interview, 1981
Interview with Fern Eyring Fletcher about her childhood, experiences in high school, experiences at BYU, and teaching at BYU. Includes mention of her association with Alice Louise Reynolds.
- UA 947 Faculty Photo File
Contains several photographs of Alice Louise Reynolds.
- AME BX 8670.07 .R331a
Autobiography of Alice Louise Reynolds.
- AME BX 8670.07 .R331L
A Lighter of lamps: The life story of Alice Louise Reynolds.
- AME BX 8670 .A1a no. 593
The Story of my life (by Alice Louise Reynolds.)
- AME BX 8688 .A1a No. 440
Our Alice Louise
- SS 120 Alice Louise Reynolds Papers, 1912-1938
- Sample of materials related to Benjamin Cluff
- UA 363 Magleby, Heber L. Journals and correspondence of Heber L. Magleby during his time as a member of the Brigham Young Academy South American Expedition, 1900-1902 Journals and correspondence documenting Heber L. Magleby's experience with the Brigham Young Academy South American Expedition
- UA 368 Walter S. Diary excerpt of the South American scientific expedition of the Brigham Young Academy, 1900-1902 Contains a typescript of journal of the BYA South American Expedition and correspondence concerning the Tolton family genealogy
- UA 366 Wolfe, Walter M. Collection, 1887-[ca. 1983] Includes detailed journals, 1900-1901; copies of numerous articles by him, 1887-1905; and biographical information. Journals were recorded during the Brigham Young Academy South American Expedition. Collection includes transcriptions of the journals.
- MSS OH 458 Fern Cluff Ingram oral history interview : Tape and transcript, 1980 April 5 and August 25 sound recording Interview conducted with Fern Cluff Ingram concerning her childhood in a Latter-day Saint polygamous family, her relationships with her father and the plural wives, their attitudes toward polygamy, experiences of her father, Benjamin Cluff, and her life in Colonia Diaz and Tabasco, Mexico.
- MSS 2546 Florence Mary Reynolds Cluff, 1934-1973 Florence Mary Reynolds was born in Salt Lake City, UT., on July 13, 1874. She attended the Brigham Young Academy where she was a student of Benjamin Cluff, Jr. Cluff later hired her to care for his first wife's children. She became Cluff's third wife in 1896.
- MSS 2261 Parley Pratt Nelson Papers, 1900-1903 The collection contains photocopies of (1) Journal of Parley P. Nelson as a student participant Brigham Young Academy Benjamin Cluff Expedition from April to August 1900; (2) Journal of Parley P. Nelson on mission in Southern California and after he returned home (10 September 1901-9 January 1903).
- Alice Louis Reynolds materials
This Popular Search Topics page offers only samplings of materials included in the University Archives. To examine the complete collection inventory (and any other additional manuscript materials related to this topic), go to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections EAD Search page, and enter the term "Alice Louise Reynolds".