Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Robert H. Hinckley papers (1891-1997) reflect Hinckley's dedicated service to his community, his state, his country, and his fellowman. A major portion of the collection is correspondence. In an attempt to keep the file as originally set up, some of the correspondence is in chronological order, some arranged alphabetically, and some is left within subject categories--Civil Aeronautics Authority, Works Progress Administration, state and national politics, radio, etc. Correspondence with...

Scope and Contents June 18, 1942--Address by Thomas to the American Institute of Architects published in the March 25, 1944--From the "Friends of Senator Thomas" to Hinckley asking for financial assistance in the reelection of Thomas. Included is a legislative record of the senator. July 27, 1949--Copy of a letter from Thomas to O. N. Malmquist of the in response to Malmquist's request for first...

Scope and Contents February 19, 1941--Thomas writes about letters inviting applicants for the position of president of the University of Utah. He tells of Governor Maws's re-organization bill and the state survey on education. He encloses the letter and form for applicants seeking the presidency of the University of Utah. March 15, 1941--Thomas discusses the reorganization of state government and the critical...

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Scope and Contents December 20, 1945--Hinckley recommends Colonel Clarence M. Young to President Truman to fill the vacancy on the Civil Aeronautics Board. January 21, 1946--To President Truman recommending H. Chapman Rose as director of the Office of Contract Settlement. January 7, 1954--Kansas City, Missouri, Truman thanks Hinckley for his contribution to the Truman Library. April...