Hinckley, Thomas Kent, 1933-2010
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 10 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers
Thomas Kent Hinckley was a professor of geography at Brigham Young University from 1972-1994. His papers include his professional, personal, and church papers.
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers
Thomas Kent Hinckley correspondence, 1967-1999
Contains personal and professional correspondence by Hinckley.
Thomas Kent Hinckley course notes and papers, 1967-1970
Contains notes and other material related to courses taught by Hinckley, including geography, English, and religion.
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers addendum, approximately 1972-2002
Contains slides, correspondence, maps, and other materials related to Hinckley.
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on American Guild of Organists, 1987-1997
Contains newsletters, syllabi, and other materials related to the American Guild of Organists.
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on Arthur Henry King, 1992-1995
Contains information collected by Hinckley on Arthur Henry King.
Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on Physical Facilities, 1974-1989
Contains notes and other material on the Carillon Tower and the Spencer W. Kimball Tower.
Thomas Kent Hinckley personal papers, 1950-2003
This series is made up of materials related to the personal life of Thomas Kent Hinckley including his family and church work. Materials include correspondence, journals, church papers, news articles, and notes. Dated 1950 to 2003.
Thomas Kent Hinckley work papers, 1887-2004
This series is made up of material relating to Thomas Kent Hinckley's work in the United States Air Force as well as his work as a professor of Geography at Brigham Young University. Materials include maps, scrapbooks, research, military papers, news articles, and brochures. Dated 1887 to 2004.
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- Academic writing -- Study and teaching -- United States 1
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- Diaries 1
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