Background
Bassett, Arthur Ray was born on October 14, 1935 in St. Anthony, Idaho, United States. Son of Thomas Myrthen and Henrietta (Minson) Bassett.
Bassett, Arthur Ray was born on October 14, 1935 in St. Anthony, Idaho, United States. Son of Thomas Myrthen and Henrietta (Minson) Bassett.
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1960. Master of Religious Education, Brigham Young University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1975.
Instructor, Latter-day Saints Church Education Sys., Heber City, Utah., 1960-1963; curriculum writer, Latter-day Saints Church Education System, Provo, Utah., 1963-1967; instructor, Latter-day Saints Church Education System, Salt Lake City, 1970-1972; professor humanities, Brigham Young U., Provo, since 1972. Chairman American Studies Program, 1986-1989.
Member American Studies Association, National Association Humanities Educators, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Janet B. Peers, September 1, 1959. Children: Kedric A., Julene, Bevan P., Morgan J., Britany.
