Thane J. Packer : a Mormon scouter and family man
Scope and Contents
This autobiographical account discusses Packer's youth in Fielding, Utah, his mission to the Eastern States, his education, his marriage and children, his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, and his teaching at Brigham Young University. It also gives brief histories of his parents.
Dates
- 1950
Creator
- Packer, Thane J. (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Thane J. Packer : a Mormon scouter and family man must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Thane J. Packer was born December 12, 1914 in Fielding, Utah. He attended Utah State University and graduated with a Bachelor in Science in 1939. He received his Masters degree in Health Education from Brigham Young University and a doctorate in Education from the University of Utah. He taught school in Logan, Utah and then served as an executive for the Boy Scouts of America. He joined the faculty of Brigham Young University in 1959. He served as Chairman of the Department of Youth Leadership in the College of Physical Education. He married Palmyra Bean in 1937 and they had four children.
Extent
1 volume (0.05 linear ft)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gift of Thane J. Packer, 2000.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Thane J. Packer; 2000.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Thane J. Packer : a Mormon scouter and family man
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 March 7
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States