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Andrew Mortensen diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 3982

Scope and Contents

Andrew Mortensen diary, 1887-1889, is relatively short, comprising only about fifteen pages of the entire journal and describing the early journey of a group of missionaries leaving Salt Lake City and traveling to Europe.

Dates

  • 1887-1889

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

Biographical / Historical

The exact birth and death dates are unverifiable for Andrew Mortensen. The journal appears to be a missionary journal and, for the most part, written in foreign language, possibly Swedish.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The item was donated to Special Collections in 1988.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donation; Grace Johnston; 1988.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Related Materials

These items are part of the 19th Century Western and Mormon Archives.

Title
Register of Andrew Mortensen diary
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 June 18
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States