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John Johnson diaries

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 694

Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries from 1895 to 1921 with a gap from 1903 to 1912. For much of this time Johnson served as bishop of the Lakeview Ward (near Provo, Utah) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Johnson writes about his farming, lists purchases, records social events, and mentions his concerns about the youth in the area.

Dates

  • 1895-1921

Creator

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 Diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

LDS bishop in Lakeview, Utah.

Extent

4 v.

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of John Johnson diaries
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 31
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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