Hansen, Ralph W.

Archivist and librarian; b. 1927.

From the description of Ralph W. Hansen papers, 1945-2009. (Boise State University). WorldCat record id: 739128746

Miner, laborer ad city commissioner of Bingham Canyon, Utah.

From the guide to the Oral history interview, 1961, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Ralph W. Hansen was a manuscripts librarian at Brigham Young University, and founded the university archives in 1956.

From the description of Ralph W. Hansen slides and artifact, circa 1950s. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 192118064

Ralph Hansen was an established librarian.

Ralph Hansen was born in 1927. He holds bachelor and master degrees in history from Brigham Young University and a master in library science from UC Berkeley, was first appointed Curator of the Stanford Collection in 1962. He donated World War II memorabilia to a new museum in Italy, where Hansen was stationed in 1946. Ralph Hansen came to Boise State in 1979 to be the associate university librarian. During his time at the library at Boise State, Hansen oversaw both technical and public services - jointly and separately at given times. In addition to serving in these roles, he also directed the momentous processing project of the Senator Frank Church Papers. Hansen’s fondness and enthusiasm for his work extended beyond collaboration with colleagues and patrons to a family effort including his wife, Lillian, who graciously volunteered her time in support of library projects. Following Hansen’s retirement in 1989, he continued working for the library as a volunteer, combing through publishers’ catalogs and academic journals to recommend books to purchase for the McCain Collection for Western Life. He also has supported the library with his gifts. Through his generous and loyal contributions of library resources and his genuine passion for learning and sharing knowledge, Hansen’s support of the library benefits students and staff alike.

From the guide to the Ralph W. Hansen papers, 2006, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)