Walker, Ronald W. (Ronald Warren), 1939-2016
Dates
- Existence: 1939 - 2016
Biographical History
Ronald W. Walker (1939-2016) was an author and historian in Utah.
Ronald W. Walker was born in Missoula, Montana in 1939 and was raised in California where he graduated High School. Walker then attended Brigham Young University and received his bachelors of science in 1961. He served a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1961-1963 in the Church’s Southern States mission. He returned to Brigham Young University and got his master of arts in 1965. He went on to attend Stanford University where he met and married his wife, Nelani Midgley and they went on to have seven children. In 1968 he received his master from Stanford and then later a Ph.D. from the University of Utah in 1977. Walker worked for the Institute of Religion for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) till he joined the LDS Church Historical Department in 1976. In 1980 he transferred to Brigham Young University to become a professor of history and would later serve as president of the Mormon History Association during 1991–92. Walker is best known for his writings especially for his writing on the Mountain Meadow Massacre. He wrote eight books and over 50 journal articles in his prolific career. Ronald W. Walker passed away on May 9th 2016.
Citation:
Wayward saints, c1998:CIP t.p. (Ronald W. Walker) pub info (Ronald Warren Walker; Oct. 12, 1939)Wikipedia, 22 July 2011(Ronald W. Walker; Ronald Warren Walker; b. 1939 in Missoula, Montana; raised in Iowa and San Joaquin Valley of California; historian of the Latter-day Saint movement; formerly professor at Brigham Young University; served as president of the Mormon History Association 1991-1992; B.S. (1961) and M.A. (1965) from Brigham Young University; Ph. D. from University of Utah in 1977; worked for the Historical Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 1980 transferred to BYU to become a professor of history; inaugural member of the Joseph Fielding Smith Institute for Church History; acting director of Charles Redd Center for Western Studies; author)
The Salt Lake Tribune, via WWW, May 20, 2016(Ronald Warren Walker; born in 1939 in Missoula, Montana; died on May 9, 2016)
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Ronald W. Walker collected materials on Mormonism, approximately 1950-2016
Contents includes research materials on Mormonism collected by Ronald W. Walker, and stored in a filing cabinet. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, his own research notes, indexes and bibliographies on Mormonism, and other unique items on Mormonism he collected. Materials are dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker drafts for the book "Mormon History", approximately 1998-2000
Contents include drafts of the book "Mormon History," by Ronald W. Walker, James B. Allen, and David J. Whittaker. These materials consist of written drafts and chapters of the book "Mormon History," with annotations and notes by all the authors. The original title of the book was going to be "Reflections on Mormon History." Materials dated approximately 1998-2000.
Ronald W. Walker electronic materials, approximately 1980-2016
Contents include born electronic materials created by Ronald W. Walker containing research materials. These include CD's, floppy discs, and zip discs, and other electronic formats. Materials dated approximately 1980-2016.
Ronald W. Walker miscellaneous research materials, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include miscellaneous research materials that Ronald W. Walker collected. These materials consist of Walkers own materials such as drafts of book chapters, journal articles, and book manuscripts. As well other authors articles, indexes and bibliographies with his own annotations. There are also other unique notes and items concerning Mormonism the Walker collected. These materials have no order and were labeled as miscellaneous. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include Ronald W. Walker’s research materials that he collected over the years, pertaining to journal articles and books he wrote over his career. Topics of his writings include the Mountain Meadow Massacre, the Utah War, Church of Jesus Christ Presidents, and other topics on Mormonism. These materials include annotated articles by Walker, notes and written drafts by Walker, and unique items he collected. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Brigham Young, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the former prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Brigham Young that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, written drafts by Walker about Brigham Young, and other notes and items concerning Brigham Young. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Ensign Peak, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on Ensign Peak that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of written drafts by Walker, and other notes and annotations concerning Ensign Peak. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Heber J. Grant , approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the former prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Heber J. Grant that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, written drafts by Walker, and other notes and items concerning Heber J. Grant. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Native Americans, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on Native Americans in Utah that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of written drafts by Walker, and other notes and annotations concerning Native Americans. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on the Mountain Meadows Massacre, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the Mountain Meadows Massacre that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of many written drafts by Walker, journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, and other notes and items concerning the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
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