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Evans, Robert P.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1946-

Biographical History

Robert P. Evans (born 1946) is an engineer and a scientist.

Robert Pugmire Evans was born in 1946 to parents Robert John and Alice Pugmire Evans. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971, then went on to Idaho State University to receive a doctorate in engineering and applied science. His dissertation received a patent. He married Loretta Luce while at BYU. While at the Idaho National Laboratory, Evans published several papers in various engineering and national security subjects. As of 2014, he was a resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Citation:
Zimmermann, C.L. Experiment data report for Test RIA 1-2, 1979 (a.e.) t.p. (Robert P. Evans, EG&G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho)

Rise up, learn act, share, 2013: title page (Robert and Loretta Evans)

Robert John Evans, 1909-1997, 1997?: p. iv (Robert Pugmire Evans, son and compiler)

UPB files, accessed March 26, 2014 (Robert Pugmire Evans; b. 1946; parents, Robert John and Alice Pugmire Evans; currently lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho)

BYU Magazine, Fall 2004, via WWW, March 26, 2014 (graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971, then went on to Idaho State University to receive a doctrate in engineering and applied science; his dissertation received a patent; married Loretta Luce)

UPB files, May 4, 2018 (Robert Pugmire Evans; served LDS mission 1966-1968 in West Central States mission)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Robert John Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8244
Scope and Contents Collection contains 738 slides taken by Robert John Evans between 1965 and 1985. Majority of slides are photographs taken while on Travel Study Tours with Brigham Young University to places such as Europe and Mexico. Other slides demonstrate the performance of science experiments. Materials include 39 pages of handouts from Brigham Young University Travel Study Tours. Collection also includes journals of both personal and professional nature, materials from Evans' LDS mission to South...
Dates: 1918-1997

Robert P. Evans papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8083
Scope and Contents

Materials consist of papers and records from the experiences of Robert P. Evans as he served in both ward and stake responsibilities in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Also included are a few personal and family history items from Evans. Materials are dated 1977-1997.

Dates: 1977-1997

Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence, 1918-1985

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains approximately 2,000 letters written between 1918 and 1985. Majority of letters are written by Robert John Evans, but other authors include his son, Robert Pugmire Evans, and his mother, Alice Hazel Stallings Evans. Other letters are written by family friends and include holiday and birthday cards. Subjects of the correspondence include religious missions, school and university work, and everyday experiences.

Dates: 1918-1985

Robert John Evans and Alice Pugmire Evans letters to Robert P. Evans, 1966-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Letters written to Robert P. Evans by his parents Robert John Evans and Alice Pugmire Evans. Includes written correspondence sent to Robert P. Evans while he served in the West Central States mission from 1966-1968. Later letters discuss family happenings and school and work updates. Materials dated 1966-1979.

Dates: 1966-1979

Robert P. Evans correspondence, 1965-1985

 Sub-Series — Carton 9: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239116830], Folder: 15-24
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Letters written by Robert P. Evans to his parents Robert John Evans and Alice Pugmire Evans while serving in the West Central States mission. Letters after his mission include family, school, and work updates. Miscellaneous correspondence is also included from family friends writing to Robert P. Evans throughout the years. Materials dated 1966-1978.

Dates: 1965-1985