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Erickson, Einar, 1847-1931

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1847 - 1931

Biographical History

Einar Erickson (1847-1931) was an Icelandic convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Einar Erickson autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230231935]
Identifier: MSS 700
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten autobiography. Erickson describes his early life in Iceland, his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his migration to Utah, his return to Iceland as an Mormon missionary, and his life in Spanish Fork and in Cleveland, Utah. Also included is a lengthy poem in Icelandic.

Dates: approximately 1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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