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Hinckley, Thomas Kent, 1933-2010

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1933 - 2010

Biographical History

Thomas Kent Hinckley (1933-2010) was a geography professor in Utah.

Thomas Kent Hinckley was born on December 11, 1933 in Provo, Utah to George Marion Hinckley and Nita Johnson. He also served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Western Canadian Mission between 1954 and 1956. He then completed his undergraduate degree in 1958 at Brigham Young University. He also received a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from the University of Western Ontario.

After completing his doctoral degree, Hinckley worked for the United States Air Force for fifteen years, serving in Vietnam and teaching at the Air Force Academy. He joined the Brigham Young University faculty in 1972, retiring after 25 years.

Hinckley passed away on September 12, 2010.

Citation:
Comparisons of selected aerial photographs and topographic maps, 1963: t.p. (Thomas Kent Hinckley)

Transcontinental rails, 1969: t.p. (Thomas Kent Hinckley)

Personal papers collection, 1934-2002 (Thomas Kent Hinckley)

Letters, 1968-1975 (Thomas Kent Hinckley)

Sequential visual imagery to assess change, 1981: t.p. (Thomas Kent Hinckley)

Brown Family Mortuary website, via WWW, Dec. 12, 2014 (Thomas Kent Hinckley; b. Dec. 11, 1933 in Provo, Utah; parents: George Marion and Nita Johnson Hinckley; m. Oct. 1958 to Sharon Sims, later divorced; m. Apr. 23, 1977 to Tamara Jones in Salt Lake Temple; served 15 years in U.S. Air Force in Vietnam; taught at Air Force Academy; geography professor at Brigham Young University, 25 years; member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served as bishop; d. Sept. 12, 2010)

FamilySearch, 12 July 2010 (Thomas Hinckley; b. 6 Mar 1933; d. 15 Feb 1997)

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on American Guild of Organists, 1987-1997

 Series — Box 7: Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197225550083], Folder: 7-12
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains newsletters, syllabi, and other materials related to the American Guild of Organists.

Dates: 1987-1997

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on Arthur Henry King, 1992-1995

 Series — Box 6: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197225550075], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains information collected by Hinckley on Arthur Henry King.

Dates: 1992-1995

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on church music, 1978-1999

 Series — Box 8: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197225550091]
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains sheet music, notes, and other materials related to Church music.

Dates: 1978-1999

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on Church music, approximately 1972-2002

 Sub-Series — Box 28: Series 10 [Barcode: 31197225550299]
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 10 Sub-Series 5

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on Physical Facilities, 1974-1989

 Series — Box 10: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197225550117], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and other material on the Carillon Tower and the Spencer W. Kimball Tower.

Dates: 1974-1989

Thomas Kent Hinckley personal papers, 1950-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3788 Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series is made up of materials related to the personal life of Thomas Kent Hinckley including his family and church work. Materials include correspondence, journals, church papers, news articles, and notes. Dated 1950 to 2003.

Dates: 1950-2003

Thomas Kent Hinckley personal papers, 1970

 Sub-Series — Box 27: Series 10 [Barcode: 31197225550281]
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 10 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and a journal by Hinckley. Includes information on his education and missionary service in Western Canada.

Dates: 1970

Thomas Kent Hinckley professional correspondence, 1967-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains professional correspondence by Hinckley, including materials related to maps and equipment orders.

Dates: 1967-1995

Thomas Kent Hinckley professional papers and articles, 1980-1984

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 10 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains dissertation, reviews, correspondence, and other materials related to Hinckley's research and writing. Includes information on printing and literature.

Dates: 1980-1984

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 20
Collection 2
 
Subject
Geography -- Study and teaching -- Utah -- Provo 16
Letters 10
Colleges and Universities 8
Education 8
Notes 8