Guide to the LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers,
1912-1968

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  Overview of the Collection
   
  Biographical Note
   
  Content Description
   
Use of the Collection
   
Administrative Information
   
Detailed Description of the Collection

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Overview of the Collection

Creator: Humphreys, LeGrande Rich, 1884-1970
Title: LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers
Dates: 1912-1968 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 8 boxes (3.75 linear ft.)
Collection Number: USU_COLL MSS 36
Summary: 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.
Repository: Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives
Manuscript Collection

Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-3000
Phone: 435 797-1663
Fax: 435 797-2880
Email: scweb@usu.edu

Languages: Collection materials are in English. 
Sponsor: Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

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.

Content Description

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.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  Restrictions

Open to public research.

Restrictions on Use :  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.

Preferred Citation :  

LeGrande Rich Humphreys papers, 1912-1968. (COLL MSS 36). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

Administrative Information

Arrangement :

Arranged topically and chronologically.

Acquisition Information :  

Gift of Mrs. LeGrand Rich Humphreys.

Separated Materials :  

Photographs removed.

Detailed Description of the Collection

Box
1 Correspondence (1929-1967), Financial records of compensation received at Utah State University 1912-1954
2 Charles C. Rich Family Association correspondence and materials
3 Classes taught by Humpherys and vocational education materials
4-6 Future Farmers of America correspondence (1929-1967), financial records (1929-1936), and related materials
6 Utah State Alumni Association correspondence (1925-1967), financial records (1941-1966), and related materials
7 Writings and published work; LDS Church materials, including High Priest Quorum lesson materials and Sunday School lesson materials
8 Irrigation, location of wells and springs in Cache Valley; collected articles and pamphlets

Subjects

    • Personal Names :
    • Humphreys, LeGrande Rich, 1884-1970.
    • Rich, Charles C. (Charles Coulson), 1809-1883.
    • Rich, Emeline Grover, 1831-1917.
    • Corporate Names :
    • Future Farmers of America. Utah Association.
    • Utah State University. Alumni Association.
    • Utah State University--Faculty--Correspondence.
    • Subject Terms :
    • Mormon Church--Apostles--Education.
    • Mormon Church--Education.
    • Mormon pioneers--Utah--Biography.
    • Mormon women--Utah--Biography.
    • Mormons--Utah.
    • Springs--Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)
    • Women pioneers--Utah--Biography.
    • Family Names :
    • Rich family.

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