Photograph of the Mansion House, approximately 1897

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: MSS 7526 Series 1 Item 42

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photograph of the Joseph Smith's Mansion House in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Dates

approximately 1897

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Photographs are kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Michael D. Peterson collection on Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 16 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Written on front: "Joseph Smith 'Mansion House' as originally built 1843. Nauvoo, IL." Written on verso: "At historic Nauvoo--The mansion house served as Joseph Smith's home from August, 1843, until his death at Carthage. Occupied by James Page, grandson of John E. Page, one of the Twelve Apostles, the mansion house is owned by the Reorganized Church and maintained as a house museum. It is headquarters for the local guide service. Many rare books are housed here."