Ralph Bay Hutchings papers regarding Zaire Kinshasa Mission
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains Ralph Bay Hutching's journal from the period he served as mission president for the Zaire Kinshasa Mission, 1 July 1987 to 17 March 1988. Included is the dedicatory prayer as well as a letter from President and Sister Hutchings at the end of their mission.
Dates
- 1987-1988
Creator
- Hutchings, Ralph Bay, 1917- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Ralph Bay Hutchings papers regarding Zaire Kinshasa Mission must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Ralph Bay Hutchings (b. 1917) is a physician in California. He served in France as a young missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and graduated from medical school. He presided over the France Toulouse Mission and served in Zaire, Africa, with his wife as a missionary.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A journal, letter, and dedicatory prayer of Ralph Bay Hutchings during his LDS mission in Zaire, 1987-1988.
Custodial History note
Donated by Ralph B. Hutchings in 1991.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Ralph B. Hutchings; 1991.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy for 20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Katie Connors; 25 August 2008.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--History
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Zaire Kinshasa Mission -- History
- Diaries
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History
- Letters
- Missions and Missionaries
- Title
- Register of Ralph Bay Hutchings papers regarding Zaire Kinshasa Mission
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- 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