Skip to main content

Delbert R. Hales missionary journal

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 3011
Image of Delbert R. Hales missionary journal
Image of Delbert R. Hales missionary journal

Scope and Contents

Bound diary produced by Hales describing his experiences as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the German-Austrian Mission. The journal begins with him in Salt Lake City and continues in Meerane, Aschersleben, and Leipzig, Germany. The last few pages of the volume contain street addresses and notes.

Dates

  • 1936-1938

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English and German.

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use item must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopy.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Delbert R. Hales missionary journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Delbert R. Hales (1916-1969) was a Mormon physician in Utah.

Delbert Ray Hales was born on December 22, 1916 in American Fork, Utah to George Ray Hales and Laura Bird. Raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was baptised on February 1, 1925. He attended high school in Spanish Fork, and graduated in 1936. The following year he left for a mission for the Church in Germany, and served from 1937 to 1939. After his return he continued his studies at Brigham Young University in Provo. He received his bachelor's degree in 1942.

In January 1942 Hales enlisted in the Army in January 1942. During his service he was first posted with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in the Middle East, then served in counter-intelligence following the invasion at Normandy.

After the war, Hales studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, graduating in 1950. He established his medical practice in American Fork, Utah. During this time he served as a member of the Utah County Board of Health, as president of the American Fork Hospital staff, and as director of the Utah Academy of General Practice. Hales also remained active in the Church, serving as a member of the Alpine Stake Sunday School Presidency.

Hales married Barbara Carolyn Bailey in the Salt Lake Temple on June 11, 1947, and they had six children.

Hales passed away on July 18, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Extent

2 folders (0.16 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Barbara B. Smith, a daughter of Delbert R. Hales, in 1996.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Barbara B. Smith; 1996.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopy of the volume is available with the original.

Title
Register of Delbert R. Hales missionary journal
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 February 10
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States