Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon
Scope and Contents note
Includes photocopies of genealogies, newspaper clippings, wills, letters, photographs, and maps relating to the life of Sidney Rigdon and his descendants from 1759 to 1892. Some of the materials discuss Sidney Rigdon’s connection with Mormonism and the early controversy surrounding the origin of the Book of Mormon.
Dates
- Creation: 1759-1892
Creator
- Jensen, Paul (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Restricted; No access without written permission of the donor.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Paul Jensen researched the life of Sidney Rigdon. He lived in Hayward, California in 1989.
Extent
1 folder (0.10 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Includes photocopies of genealogies, newspaper clippings, wills, letters, photographs, and maps relating to the life of Sidney Rigdon and his descendants.
Custodial History note
Donated by Paul Jensen in 1987.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Paul Jensen; 1987.
Appraisal note
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).
Processing Information note
Processed; Meghan Mathews; 19 June 2007.
Subject
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 (Person)
- Rigdon, Sidney, 1793-1876 (Person)
- Title
- Register of the Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Meghan Mathews and Karen Glenn, student processors; John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States