Waldemar T. Nelson assorted papers, undated

Series

Identifier: MSS 2168 Series 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

This collection consists of seven day books and personal records of Waldemar T. Nelson containing chronological entries dating from January 1, 1885 to February 18, 1913, although there are a number of gaps. Each volume has the dates recorded on the cover, presumably added by a descendant. The entries generally record the daily activities of a farmer in Milton, Morgan County, Utah.

In addition there are: (1) a Farmer’s Pocket Ledger, containing mostly cooking recipes; (2) a workbook containing financial accounts, handwriting exercises, and copies of poetry; and (3) a copy of the 1913 printing of "Watkins Almanac, Home Doctor and Cookbook."

Two photographs have also been transferred to Photoarchives. One is of the daughters of Waldemar Nelson; the other is of his sons. The identifications have been made by the donor.

Finally, there is a file containing Family Group Sheets of Waldemar T. Nelson.

Dates

Other: undated

Creator

Nelson, Waldemar Theodore, 1854-1924 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Waldemar T. Nelson papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

Waldemar Theodore Nelson was born February 15, 1854 in Skjeldskor, Denmark. He spent his life as a farmer in Milton, Morgan Co., Utah. He died January 11, 1924.

Waldemar Theodore Nelson was born February 15, 1854 in Skjeldskor, Denmark. His parents were Anders Nielsen (he would later change his name to Nelson) and Dortha Poulsen. They came to America in 1861.

Waldemar married Caroline Olsen (1858-1879) on January 16, 1877. They had two children: Rozetta (b. January 18, 1878) and Walter (b. October 29, 1879). Caroline died November 8, 1879.

Waldemar later married Karen Marie Jensen (1862-1932) on January 20, 1881. They had eleven children, of whom eight lived: Melinda (b. September 8, 1881); Mabel (b. July 29, 1884); Andrew (b. January 14, 1890); Irvin (b. April 17, 1892); Minnie (b. July 21, 1894); Nellie (b. April 1, 1897); Joseph (b. February 22, 1899); and Naomi (b. December 18, 1900).

Waldemar spent his life as a farmer in Milton, Morgan Co., Utah. He died January 11, 1924.