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John Smith mission papers, 1862-1864

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 1
Image of John Smith mission papers
Image of John Smith mission papers

Scope and Contents

Six documents related to Smith's missionary service in Denmark, including his mission blessing prior to his departure, notes on daily mission activities, document recording the selection of John Smith as president of "Monarch of the Sea," and death lists during the journey across the ocean from Denmark. Dated 1862-1864.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1864

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted. Photocopies and typescripts of the originals available for public use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John Smith papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

Item-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS803.xml

Existence and Location of Originals

Originals are located in Box 1 and 2.

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopy of originals available in Box 3, Folder 8.

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Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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