LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers
Scope and Contents
These papers contain LeGrande Rich Humpherys' LDS church materials, correspondence, personal papers, financial accounts, his work as a teacher at Utah State Agricultural College, his work in vocational agriculture, and his writings upon the subject of vocational education. There are also contained in this collection family records and reunions of the Charles C. Rich family. There are various materials dealing with the Future Farmers of America inside the state of Utah and nationwide. This collection also contains writings and other materials that were collected by Humpherys.
This collection can be useful to anyone interested in the life of Professor Humpherys. It could be used by persons interested in the Future Farmers of America organization and vocational education. This collection would also be useful to anyone interested in the Charles C. Rich family.
Dates
- 1912-1968
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
LeGrande Rich Humphreys was born on January 28, 1884 at Paris, Idaho, the son of Hyrum T. and Caroline W. Humphreys.
He was a graduate of Bear Lake Academy and went on to graduate from Utah State Agricultural College in 1912. He was a professor of Agriculture and was made an emeritus professor in 1950.
Humpherys was very active in the Future Farmers of America organization in Utah. He served for two terms as president of the American Vocational Association and also was vice president of this organization for two years. He was also the state supervisor and head teacher trainer in agricultural education. He served as president of the USU Alumni Association. He was also very active in civic affairs which included his chairmanship of the Cache County Republican Party. He also served on the Utah Public School Survey Commission in 1953 and on the Utah Conference of Education in 1954.
In 1957 Professor Humphreys received the Distinguished Service Award from USU and an honorary service award from the American Farmer Association.
Humphreys did some writings in the area of agricultural education including "The Early Development of Vocational Education in Agriculture in Utah."
He was married to Jannett Wright. He died on January 27, 1970.
Extent
8 boxes (3.75 linear ft.)
Abstract
Correspondence, personal papers, and financial records; material dealing with the Charles C. Rich family, a biography of Emeline Grover Rich and family reunion materials; material concerning classes taught by Humpherys at USAC, the Future Farmers of America organization, the Utah State Alumni Association, and placement and evaluation of vocational education student teachers. The remaining items deal with Humphreys' activities in the LDS Church, including High Priest Quorum lesson materials and Sunday School lesson materials, and writings and publications collected by Humphreys, including location of wells and springs in Cache Valley.
Arrangement
Arranged topically and chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. LeGrand Rich Humphreys.
Separated Materials
Photographs removed.
- Title
- Guide to the LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers 1912-1968
- Author
- Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
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