Hafen, LeRoy R. (LeRoy Reuben), 1893-1985
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1985
Biographical History
LeRoy R. Hafen (1893-1985) was the director of the Colorado State Historical Society and professor of history at Brigham Young University.
Citation:
His The overland mail, 1926.His Fort Laramie and the pageant of the West, 1834-1890, 1984, c1938: CIP t.p. (LeRoy R. Hafen)
His Old Spanish trail, 1993: CIP t.p. (LeRoy R. Hafen) data sheet (1893-1985)
OCLC, July 27, 2004 (hdgs: Hafen, Le Roy Reuben, 1893- ; Hafen, LeRoy Reuben, 1893- ; Hafen, LeRoy R. (LeRoy Reuben), 1893- )
FamilySearch, via WWW, Aug. 2, 2006 (LeRoy Reuben Hafen; b. 8 Dec 1893, Bunkerville, Lincoln, Nevada; d. 8 Mar 1985, Palm Springs,California)
Desert (Palm Desert, Calif.), April 1964: page 13 (Dr. LeRoy R. Hafen, Brigham Young University)
Wikipedia, website viewed 25 June 2013 (LeRoy R. Hafen; LeRoy Reuben Hafen; b. December 8, 1893, Bunkerville, Nevada; d. March 8, 1985, Palm Desert, Calif.; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, University of Utah; PhD, University of California, Berkeley; school teacher in Bunkerville, Nev; principal of Virgin Valley High School; Colorado State Historian; BYU professor for 17 years; director of the Colorado State Museum; editor of Colorado Magazine; professor at University of Denver; historian; Latter-day Saint; author)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen family correspondence
Contains correspondence between the Hafen's and other family members, particularly their children.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen family memorabilia
Contains a small collection of Hafen family memorabilia, artifacts, and heirlooms.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen Golden Wedding papers
Contains papers and other materials related to the Hafen's Golden Wedding anniversary.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen household papers
Contains papers related to the Hafen household, including insurance, medical, and financial papers, phone directories, and other items.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen joint society and association papers
Contains papers related to societies and associations in which both LeRoy and Ann Hafen were members.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen papers, 1898-1984
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen personal library
Contains a small collection of books that belonged to the Hafen's personal library. Also includes some magazines, clippings, and books for learning Spanish.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen photographs
Contains photographs of family, friends, relatives, and associations. Also includes historical photographs, and photographs related to western history, Latter-day Saint Church history, and travel. Also includes postcards, negatives, and photofolds.
LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen travel papers
Contains papers related to the Hafen's travels. Includes items related to BYU Travel Study tours and travel to Asia, among others. Includes maps, guides, pamphlets, and periodicals related to places traveled, and travel in general.