Doxey, Roy W. (Roy Watkins), 1908-1992
Dates
- Existence: 1908 - 1992
Biographical History
Roy W. Doxey (1908-1992) was a theologian, author, and faculty member of Brigham Young University.
Roy W. Doxey was born in Ogden, Utah on February 27, 1908. He married Alberta Opheikins in 1934. He served as the mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eastern Mission beginning in 1944 and ending in 1948. During his time as mission president, he reestablished the Hill Cumorah pageant following the end of WWII. Doxey also developed a standardized teaching method for missionary use. Doxey joined the faculty at Brigham Young University where he taught until 1974. In 1963, he was appointed chairman of the Department of Undergraduate Studies in Religion. Doxey served as Dean of Religious Education at BYU from 1971 to 1974. He was succeeded by Jeffrey R. Holland. Doxey also served on the Utah Valley Hospital board and published twelve books. He died in 1992.
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Wikipedia.org, via WWW, July 26, 2021 (Roy W. Doxey born in Ogden, Utah on February 27, 1908. Married Alberta Opheikins in 1934. Served as mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eastern Mission 1944-1948. During his time as mission president, he reestablished the Hill Cumorah pageant after WWII. Developed standardized teaching method for missionary use. Joined the faculty at Brigham Young University where he taught until 1974. In 1963, appointed chairman of the Department of Undergraduate Studies in Religion. Served as Dean of Religious Education at BYU from 1971 to 1974, succeeded by Jeffrey R. Holland. Served on the Utah Valley Hospital board and published twelve books. Died in 1992)Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Roy Watkins Doxey papers
The papers of Roy Watkins Doxey contain research notes and materials, scrapbooks, correspondence, graduate student papers, and family history materials.
Roy W. Doxey miscellaneous papers, circa 1938-1965
This series contains: Department of Home Study Lesson Manual; Program for the Summer Quarter, The Primary Association, 1947; Genealogy work, undated, Including: family group sheets; articles; biography of Roy W. Doxey; Family papers, circa 1938-1965, Including: letter from Clarke Doxey's mission president, 1965; Program from Doxey's graduation from George Washington University, 1938; patriarchal blessing to Jacob Opheikens; Book of Remembrance; and, miscellaneous religion papers.
Roy W. Doxey mission president's papers, 1946-1948
This series contains journals VII-VIII, Farewell Program for son, Evans Thomas Doxey, newspaper clippings, missionary profiles with pictures , missionary experiences, humorous experiences, What My Mission Means to Me, faith promoting experiences, and newspaper clippings.
Roy W. Doxey research and correspondence, circa 1848-1988
This series includes: church articles, letters and research done on topics such as: ordinances, biographies on prophets and apostles, discourses, and discussions, groups of folders containing talks, articles, papers, lectures, lesson materials, student papers and research, magazine clippings, etc.
Roy W. Doxey scrapbooks, circa 1974- 1980
This series contains scrapbooks, which include: pictures, maps, stories, pamphlets, and postcards from/of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Hong Kong-Hawaiian Islands, East and West Europe, Switzerland, Hungary, Greece, Austria, Germany, France, and England. It also includes the World of the Bible, including: Israel, Greece, and, Italy .
Roy W. Doxey student papers, circa 1953- 1972
This series contains student papers.
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