Hinckley, Thomas Kent, 1933-2010

Person

Staff Only

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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Collection

Identifier: UA 1036

Scope and Contents Materials document Hinckley's involvement in many different aspects of his life. The majority of these files deal with his profession as a geographer and as a professor at Brigham Young University. These professional files include correspondence, professional articles and research material, professional projects such as maps and map-making material, and class notes and material. Also documented in this collection is Hinckley's involvement and interest in other areas, including organs, music,...

Dates: 1934-2002

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

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

Dates: approximately 1972-2002

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers / Thomas Kent Hinckley papers addendum

Thomas Kent Hinckley professional papers and articles, 1840, 1955-1996

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 1036 Series 1

Dates: 1840; 1955-1996

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley subject files, 1815-1830, 1883-2002

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 1036 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Contains subject materials related to a range of topics, including geography, printing, and the Hinckley family.

Dates: 1815-1830; 1883-2002