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 21 Collections and/or Records:
LeRoy R. Hafen family papers and correspondence
Contains correspondence with Hafen family members and other papers related to the Hafen family, including genealogy and family history.
LeRoy R. Hafen general research materials
Contains files related to Hafen's research, including photocopies and transcriptions of some original documents, and card files.
LeRoy R. Hafen journals, 1924-1975
Contains Hafen's personal journals covering over fifty years, dating from 1924-1975.
LeRoy R. Hafen other writings
Contains drafts, notes, and other papers related to book reviews, scholarly articles, and addresses written by Hafen.
LeRoy R. Hafen papers, 1880-1984
LeRoy R. Hafen personal memorabilia
Contains personal items of Hafen's, including desk calendars, Church memorabilia, Air Force memorabilia, and items related to Hafen's early education, primarily those related to his studies in history.
LeRoy R. Hafen published writings
LeRoy R. Hafen publisher correspondence
Contains correspondence between Hafen and publishing companies he worked with to publish his writings.
LeRoy R. Hafen society papers and periodicals
Contains files and publications related to professional society and organizations in which Hafen was a member. Includes state historical societies, other historical societies, historical and general academic associations, civic, environmental, political, social, cultural, and leisure organizations.
LeRoy R. Hafen teaching files
Contains files from Hafen's time teaching at the following institutions: University of Denver; University of Glasgow, where he was a visiting fellow; and, Brigham Young University.