The testimony of Joseph Smith's best friend
Scope and Contents
Typescript of a biography of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) by his secretary. Johnson relates his personal observations of Smith and treats many topics relating to the prophet's work and doctrines. Also included is a typescript of a vision by Joseph Eldridge Robinson (1867- ), president of the California Mission for the Mormon Church from 1901-1919, relating to Benjamin Johnson and Joseph Smith.
Dates
- 1900-1910
Creator
- Robinson, Joseph Eldreidge, 1867- (Person)
- Johnson, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1905 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from The testimony of Joseph Smith's best friend must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon missionary and patriarch who served as a private secretary to the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith (1805-1844). He was also a farmer, orchardist, and freighter.
Extent
2 items
Custodial History
Donated.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of The testimony of Joseph Smith's best friend
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Patsy Shin Hernandez
- Date
- 2010 October 13
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States