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Cracroft, Richard H., 1936-2012

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936 - 2012

biographical statement

Citation:
Mormon Literature and Creative Arts, May 18, 2011: Richard H. Cracroft (taught English at Brigham Young University; directed Center for the Study of Christian Values in Literature; Dean of College of Humanities; Pres. of Association for Mormon Letters)

Richard H. Cracroft papers, 1956-2006 (served LDS mission to Switzerland; served as mission pres. in Switzerland; m. Janice Marie Alger September 17, 1959)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Richard H. Cracroft papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2587
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Richard H. Cracroft, beginning in 1956, with Cracroft's mission, and ending in 2001. They include his personal correspondence, journals, published/unpublished articles, files, and church papers.

Dates: 1956-2006

Research collection on literary Mormon humor

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2094
Scope and Contents

Collection includes an annotated bibliography by Bartholomew concerning literary Mormon humor. The bibliography refers to photocopied publications that make up the bulk of the collection.

Dates: 1844-1997

Ruth Stevens funeral program, obituary, and other materials, 1985 April 16, 1990 October

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233280715], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 8112 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a program for Ruth Stevens's funeral in October 1990 as well as photocopy of her obituary from the Daily Herald. Also includes a photocopy of a letter from Richard H. Cracroft to Ruth Stevens concerning a draft of her biography of A. W. Stevens, "My Husband, the Astronaut".

Dates: 1985 April 16; 1990 October

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Type
Collection 2
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Letters 2
Articles 1
Balloon ascensions 1
Balloons 1
Correspondence 1