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History and the life of Lewis Peter Johnson : early pioneer and scout in Utah

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3123

Scope and Contents

Biography of Lewis Peter Johnson. "In 1925-26 when Lewis Peter Johnson was in his early 80's, he dictated his biography to his son, Lucius Johnson." Lewis Johnson was born in Denmark on 12 March 1844. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1853. Soon after, he migrated to Utah and settled in Brigham City. He returned east several times to help other Momons come to Utah. Johnson also tells about his various occupations. He cut timber, worked on railroads, farmed, worked as a police officer, and was a member of the first Brigham City band. He married Susan Elizabeth Watkins and had nine children. The library has book 1 and book 3 of the collection. Book 2 is missing.

Dates

  • 1925-1926

Creator

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 History and the life of Lewis Peter Johnson : early pioneer and scout in Utah must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 item (22 p.)(0.04 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Brian Reeves brought the collection to Albert Winkler for processing and cataloging in 2001.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Brian Reeves; 2001.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of History and the life of Lewis Peter Johnson : early pioneer and scout in Utah
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 February 22
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States