Nibley, Hugh, 1910-2005
Dates
- Existence: 1910 - 2005
Biographical History
Hugh Nibley (1910-2005) was a religion professor and author in Utah. He is well known for his writings on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hugh Winder Nibley was born March 27, 1910, to Alexander and Agnes Sloan Nibley in Portland, Oregon. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany from 1927 to 1929. Nibley received a PhD in 1938 from the University of California at Berkeley after already graduating in history from UCLA with highest honors in 1934. He then served in the United States Army during World War II. In 1946, he married Phyllis Ann Draper and together they had nine children. Nibley began teaching ancient scripture and ancient history at Brigham Young University in 1946, retiring in 1975. He is well known as an apologist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hugh Nibley died in Provo, Utah, on February 24, 2005.
Citation:
Lehi in the desert, c1952.NY times, Feb. 25, 2005: obit (Hugh W. Nibley, religious scholar; d. Feb. 24, 2005 in Provo, Utah)
Wikipedia, Nov. 9, 2010 (Hugh Nibley; Hugh Winder Nibley; b. Mar. 27, 1910 in Portland, Ore.; d. Feb. 24, 2005 in Provo, Utah; professor of Biblical and modern scripture at Brigham Young University, 1946-1975; apologist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; prolific author; earned Ph.D. at Univ. of Calif., Berkeley in 1938; served in intelligence during World War II)
UPB files, October 27, 2015 (taught ancient scripture and ancient history at Brigham Young University; graduated in history from UCLA with highest honors in 1934; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1927 to 1929; he and his wife Phyllis Draper Nibley had nine children)
Ancestry, via WWW, October 27, 2015 (m. Phyllis Ann Draper on September 18, 1946 in Salt Lake, Utah)
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Gary P. Gillum correspondence, 1973-2015
Contains memorandums, notes, and letters from Brigham Young University (BYU) faculty, as well as non-BYU correspondence with family, professional colleagues, editors, and Church authorities. The series dates from 1973 to 2015.
Gary P. Gillum professional papers, 1970-2014
Contains annual files, assessments, bibliographies, planners, letters, conferences and symposium papers, and the unpublished writings of Gillum. Most of the material concerns Gillum's professional responsibilities as Ancient Studies Librarian at Brigham Young University, dating from 1970-2014.
Hugh Nibley academic correspondence, 1940-2002
Contains letters to and from Hugh Nibley including correspondence with Dallin H. Oaks, Russell M. Nelson, Ernest L. Wilkinson, G. Homer Durham, and many other people. The contents are about academic matters. Materials date from 1940 to 2002.
Hugh Nibley correspondence, 1920-2003
Contains letters written to Hugh Nibley to thank him, ask questions, or invite him to participate in an event. Some letters also deal with his family history. Also included are letters written by Hugh Nibley in response to incoming letters. Materials date from 1920 to 2003, bulk from 1938 to 2003.
Hugh Nibley correspondence, 1941-2003
Contains letters to Hugh Nibley from people and companies. Materials date from 1941 to 2003.
Hugh Nibley correspondence with friends, 1924-2003, bulk: bulk 1938-2003
Contains letters to and from Hugh Nibley in correspondence with his friends. Also included are birthday, thank-you, and Christmas cards from friends of Hugh Nibley. Materials date from 1924 to 2003, bulk 1938-2003.
Hugh Nibley family and personal papers, 1920-2006
Contains materials pertaining to the life of Hugh Nibley and his family. Included in his personal papers are letters, military papers, ads, journals, missionary papers, lectures, and ephemera that document correspondence with friends and family, and stages of and events throughout his life. Also included are papers written by and about members of his family documenting their history and areas of study. Materials date from 1920 to 2006.
Hugh Nibley family correspondence, 1920-2003
Contains letters to and from Hugh Nibley in correspondence with his family members. Some letters are about his family history. Materials date from 1920 to 2003.
Hugh Nibley incoming and outgoing fan mail, 1948-2003
Contains letters to and from Hugh Nibley about his work. Materials date from 1948 to 2003.
Hugh Nibley papers, 1940-2010
Contains letters, publications, and family papers of Hugh Nibley.