Robert H. Hinkley Jr. papers
Scope and Contents
Photographs and slides of Hong Kong and Taiwan taken by Robert H. Hinkley, Jr. while serving in the United States Air Force. Photographs are mainly of street scenes. Includes photographs with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as Hinkley joined the Church while stationed in Taiwan. Slides are in color and photographs are both black and white and color. Many of the photographs have information written on the back. Dated 1955 to 1957. Also includes a typescript of a Hinkley's testimony and conversion story, photocopies of letters from friends, and photocopies of certificates of Hinkley's baptism, ordinations to the priesthoods, and his honorable discharge from the Air Force.
Dates
- 1955-1957
Creator
- Hinkley, Robert H., Jr., 1934-2016 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research. Condition restricted. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Robert H. Hinkley Jr. was born to Robert and Ruby Hinkley in Burley, Idaho on April 28, 1934. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1952. In 1954, he joined the United States Air Force, and was sent to Taiwan. While he was in Taiwan, Robert joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1956. Robert later attended Idaho State University, receiving a degree in elementary education and becoming a teacher. Robert died January 21, 2016.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
4 folders (0.02 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Robert H. Hinkley.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Robert H. Hinkley.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West (20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, II B VI).
Processing Information
Processed; Jaymon Roan; 2022 February.
- Title
- Register of Robert H. Hinkley Jr. photographs and slides
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Jaymon Roan
- Date
- 2022 January 21
- 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