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Richard L. Evans
American Latter Day Saint writers and apostle; radio producer and announcer

Richard L. Evans

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American Latter Day Saint writers and apostle; radio producer and announcer
A.K.A.
Richard Louis Evans
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Salt Lake City, USA
Place of death
Salt Lake City, USA
Age
65 years
Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Utah
Master of Arts
University of Utah
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Richard Louis Evans (March 23, 1906 – November 1, 1971) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) (1953–71); the president of Rotary International (1966–67); and the writer, producer, and announcer of Music and the Spoken Word (1929–71).

Biography

Evans was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the late 1920s, he served as a missionary for the LDS Church in the United Kingdom. While on his mission, Evans served as associate editor of the Millenial Star, a periodical published by the mission. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Utah. There, he joined Pi Kappa Alpha.

His master's degree was in economics. Over the years he served on the boards of directors of several companies.

In the late 1920s, he took a job with KSL radio as an announcer and script writer. He was also employed as the managing editor of the Improvement Era starting in 1936. He worked with the era for 30 years and eventually became its senior editor. He was also closely involved with the changes that led to the replacement of the Improvement Era with the Ensign, New Era and Friend in 1971.

In 1937, Evans' book A Century of "Mormonism" in Great Britain was published with a copyright by Heber J. Grant, as trustee-in-trust for LDS Church. Evans also served for a time as the president of the Temple Square Mission.

Evans may have been best known as the announcer for the weekly Mormon Tabernacle Choir radio broadcast, Music and the Spoken Word: every week, he wrote, produced, and announced the radio broadcasts, including a short inspirational message. His involvement in these weekly broadcasts spanned from its inception in 1929 until his death in 1971.

Evans' voice was familiar to Latter-day Saints as the narrator of various church productions, most notably Man's Search for Happiness. He also introduced the Salt Lake City choir's contribution to Bing Crosby's annual "Christmas Sing with Bing" radio broadcasts during the 1950s, and is heard on the 1956 Decca LP of the same name, which featured the previous year's "Christmas Sing" edition.

Evans served as president of the University of Utah alumni association for three terms and as a member of the its board for 12 years. He also served for a time as a member of the Utah State Board of Higher Education.

Evans first became a church general authority in 1938 when he was called as a member of the First Council of the Seventy. Evans was ordained an apostle on October 8, 1953, following the death of Albert E. Bowen.

Evans was the last LDS Church apostle to have facial hair while in office, wearing a neatly trimmed mustache until the mid-1960s.

Evans died at age 65 on November 1, 1971. The vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from his death was filled by Marvin J. Ashton. Evans was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Known for his ability to reach across religious differences, the Richard L. Evans Chair of Religious Understanding at Brigham Young University was created in his honor on November 1, 1972

Published works

  • Evans, Richard L. (1937). A century of "Mormonism" in Great Britain. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press. LCCN 38030638. OCLC 4322064.
  • —— (1940). Unto the Hills. New York, London: Harper & Brothers. LCCN 40008173. OCLC 3189422.
  • —— (1942). This day...and always. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 42050833. OCLC 3189434.
  • —— (1945). ...and "The Spoken Word". Harper & Brothers. LCCN 45006083. OCLC 1439410.
  • —— (1949). At this same hour. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 49009729. OCLC 1439435.
  • —— (1952). Tonic for our times. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 52012774. OCLC 444780.
  • —— (1955). From the crossroads. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 55009688. OCLC 3068520.
  • Richards, LeGrand;et al. (1955). The Ten Commandments today: a discussion of the decalog. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book. OCLC 55056948.
  • Evans, Richard L. (1957). The Everlasting Things. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 57010532. OCLC 2489723.
  • —— (1959). From within these walls. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 59014531. OCLC 1245208.
  • —— (1961). May peace be with you. Harper & Brothers. LCCN 61013283. OCLC 13961602.
  • —— (1963). Faith in the future. New York: Harper & Row. LCCN 63021589. OCLC 2503657.
  • —— (1966). Faith, Peace and Purpose. Cleveland: World Publishing Corporation. LCCN 66025880. OCLC 914294.
  • —— (1966). Thoughts for 100 Days Vol. I. Salt Lake City: Publishers Press. LCCN 86220105. OCLC 3724643.
  • —— (1967). An Open Door (Vol. II Thoughts for 100 Days). Publishers Press. OCLC 22013438.
  • —— (1968). An Open Road (Vol. III Thoughts for 100 Days). Publishers Press.
  • —— (1970). Thoughts for 100 Days Vol. IV. Publishers Press.
  • —— (1972). Thoughts for 100 Days Vol. V. Publishers Press.
  • —— (1984) [1937]. A century of "Mormonism" in Great Britain. Publishers Press. ISBN 978-0-916095-07-9. OCLC 11642406.
  • —— (1984) [1971]. Richard Evans' quote book. Publishers Press. LCCN 86186298. OCLC 13960823.
  • ——; Kinard, J. Spencer; Newell, Lloyd D. (2003). Messages from Music and the Spoken Word. Salt Lake City: Shadow Mountain. ISBN 978-1-57008-961-9. LCCN 2003008844. OCLC 52091978.
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Question: When was Richard L. Evans born and when did he die?
Answer: Richard L. Evans was born on March 23, 1906, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and he died on November 1, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Question: What was Richard L. Evans known for?
Answer: Richard L. Evans was an American radio and television presenter, a writer, and a religious leader. He was best known as the voice of Music and the Spoken Word, a weekly radio and television program.
Question: What religious organization did Richard L. Evans belong to?
Answer: Richard L. Evans was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church. He held several leadership positions within the church, including being a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Question: What is the significance of Music and the Spoken Word?
Answer: Music and the Spoken Word is a religious radio and television program that features inspirational music and spoken messages. Richard L. Evans served as the voice of the program for over four decades, making it one of the longest-running continuous network broadcasts in the world.
Question: What other contributions did Richard L. Evans make?
Answer: In addition to his work on Music and the Spoken Word, Richard L. Evans was a prolific writer, publishing several books on a variety of subjects including self-improvement, spirituality, and personal growth. He also served as a leader and speaker in his religious community, delivering numerous talks and sermons.
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