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Evans, Robert James, 1881-1967

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1881 - 1967

Biographical History

Robert James Evans (1881-1967) was a father and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lived in Utah.

Robert James Evans was born in Lehi, Utah on July 2, 1881 to parents Abel John and Louisa Emmeline Zimmerman Evans. He graduated from the 8th grade at age 18 and shortly afterwards, was called to serve as a missionary in the Southern States mission. He served there from 1900-1902. Upon his return, Robert James began to study in what was then Brigham Young Academy and later Brigham Young University. He graduated in 1907 and in the same year married Alice Hazel Stallings. Together they moved to Logan, Utah, where Robert James attended Utah State Agricultural College. He later attended Cornell University. After receiving his education, Robert James worked for the Utah Experiment Station. He would later move back and forth between Logan and Lehi, Utah, balancing his formal job with work on the family farm. Robert James Evans passed away on September 5, 1967.

Citation:
UPB files, May 4, 2018 (Robert James Evans; born July 2, 1881 to parents Abel John and Louisa Emmeline Zimmerman Evans; served from in the Southern States mission; attended Brigham Young Academy, Brigham Young University, Utah State Agricultural College, Cornell University; married Alice Hazel Stallings Evans in 1907; worked for Utah Experiment Station; traveled between Logan and Lehi, Utah; passed away September 5, 1967)

FamilySearch, via WWW, May 4, 2018 (Robert James Evans; served in Southern States mission 1900-1902)

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Robert John Evans papers

Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence, 1930-1975

 Sub-Series — Carton 8: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239116822], Folder: 15-17
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Includes letters written to both Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans. Day to day written correspondence with various family members and friends. Materials dated 1930-1975.

Dates: 1930-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8244, Robert John Evans papers / Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence

Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans letters to Robert John Evans, 1955-1977

 Sub-Series — Carton 8: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239116822], Folder: 9-14
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Letters written by Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans to their son Robert John Evans. Letters discuss family happenings and provide important family updates. Materials dated 1955 to 1977. Majority of letters sent from Lehi, Utah to Michigan.

Dates: 1955-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8244, Robert John Evans papers / Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8244, Robert John Evans papers

Robert John Evans letters to Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans, 1939-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters sent by Robert John Evans to his parents Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans between 1939 to 1977. Letters discuss everyday occurrences, family happenings, and school and work opportunities. Majority of letters sent from Pullman, Washington and East Lansing, Michigan by Robert John Evans to his parents in Utah.

Dates: 1939-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8244, Robert John Evans papers / Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence

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Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Middle West 3
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Autobiographies 1
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