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Luce, Willard

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1914 - 1990

biographical statement

Willard Ray Luce, Jr. (1914-1990), educator, writer, and photographer in Utah.

Willard Ray Luce was born Sept. 18, 1914, in Price, Utah. He was the son of Willard Ray Luce, Sr., and Rachel Olsen Luce. He married Celia Grnrva Larsen on June 3, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah. During World War II, from 1945-46, he served in the Merchant Marines. Willard attended BYU and earned a Normal Degree in 1938 and a B.S. in 1947. He taught school in San Juan County, Utah (1938-19544). He taught in the Alpine School District, Orem, Utah (1944-45, 1948-54 and 1955-1973). He taught jounalism courses at BYU (1946-1947).Willard was a member of the League of Writers, serving as state President in 1948-49. Willard wrote numerous stories and atricles that were published in various magazine, newspapers and textbooks. He was also a prolific photographer. He especially photographed the western United States. He died in September 28, 1990.

Citation:
Willard Luce photography collection, Apr. 5, 2012. (Willard Ray Luce, occupations, death and birth dates, marriage date, war time service, BYU degree and dates, school districts taught at, leauge of writers, published writer and photographer, specialty photographer on Western States).

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Willard and Celia Luce collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6784
Abstract

Contains manuscripts, correspondence, drafts, and other papers relating to the works of Willard and Celia Luce. It also contains various other materials that include a Provo High yearbook, gifts from friends, etc.

Dates: 1929-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Willard and Celia Luce collection

Willard and Celia Luce book manuscripts and correspondence, 1929-2008

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6784 Series 1
Scope and Contents note Contains various book manuscripts and related correspondence between Willard and Celia and potential publishers. The books include The Mystery of the Stolen Bicycles, William Henry Jackson: Pioneer Artist and Photographer, Troubled Land, and Utah!. In addition there are several short story manuscripts. Contains manuscripts for books, particularly Utah!, a textbook used in fourth grade classrooms across the state of Utah. It also contains drafts of multiple short stories written by both...
Dates: Other: 1929-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6784, Willard and Celia Luce collection

Willard and Celia Luce magazines, 1929-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6784 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains magazines that include the Luce's writings and photography.

Dates: 1929-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6784, Willard and Celia Luce collection

Willard and Celia Luce papers, 1929-2008

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6784 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

These boxes contain various pamphlets, magazines, and poetry booklets. Also included is a Provo High School yearbook from 1933 and a booklet for a 50 year reunion, held in 1983, for the graduating class of 1933.

Dates: Other: 1929-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6784, Willard and Celia Luce collection

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