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John Peter Rasmus Johnson diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 21

Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary of Johnson's overland journey by wagon train from Nebraska to Salt Lake City in 1864. Johnson writes about encounters with Indians, deaths and births within the company, daily travelling conditions and camping locations, and the death of numerous oxen. The diary is moderately descriptive with daily entries.

Dates

  • 1864

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 use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Mormon pioneer and Danish convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Johnson farmed, raised stock and served as a bishop and city council member in Provo, Utah.

Extent

1 item (40 p.)

Language of Materials

English

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Transcription of journal available in Folder 2.

Title
Register of John Peter Rasmus Johnson diary
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 September 15
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