Oral history interview with Ralph Bay and Jean C. Hutchings
Scope and Contents note
Oral history interview with Ralph Bay and Jean C. Hutchings, conducted by Matthew K. Heiss on 22 June 1989 concerning the Hutchings' mission to Zaire. Sponsored by the James Moyle Oral History Program for the Historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Hutchings discuss their call, the economic conditions of Zaire, religion and proselyting in Zaire, and their experiences as mission presidents. Bound manuscript, 44 pages.
Dates
- 1989 June 22
Creator
- Heiss, Matthew K. (Matthew Kevin), 1957- (Person)
- Hutchings, Ralph Bay, 1917- (Person)
- Hutchings, Jean C., 1926- (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 Oral history interview with Ralph Bay and Jean C. Hutchings 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) was a physician in California. He was born 26 July 1917. He served in France as a young missionary and graduated from medical school. He presided over the France Toulouse Mission and served in Zaire, Africa, with his wife as missionary.
Biographical History
Jean C. Hutchings (b. 1926) is the wife of Ralph Bay Hutchings. She was born 26 September 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She served with her husband in Zaire, Africa as the first Mormon missionaries.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Oral history interview with Ralph Bay and Jean C. Hutchings, conducted by Matthew K. Heiss on 22 June 1989 concerning the Hutchings' mission to Zaire.
Custodial History note
Donated by the LDS Historical Department in 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; LDS Historical Department; 1990.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy of 20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Karen Glenn; 7 May 2009.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--History
- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Economic conditions -- 20th century
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History
- Material Types
- Oral Histories
- Title
- Register of Oral history interview with Ralph Bay and Jean C. Hutchings
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn, student processor, and John M. 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