Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission
Scope and Contents
Typescript copy of the original autobiography by Bell, describing his life between April 1827 to March 1855. The document also contains information about the work of Bell during his presidency in the Malta Mission from 1853 to 1855. Original document was written in Pitman shorthand. The transcription is dated November 1998.
Dates
- 1853
Creator
- Bell, James Ferguson, 1827-1855 (Person)
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 Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
James Ferguson Bell (1827-1855) was a Mormon convert and missionary from England. He served as president of the Malta Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
1 folder (0.10 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Peter Crawley in 2009.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Peter Crawley; 2009.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Collection contains information about early Mormon history.
Existence and Location of Originals
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church History Library; 15 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150; 801-240-2745.
Physical Description
The collection is in good condition.
General
Transcribed from Pitman Shorthand by LaJean Purcell Carruth.
General
Geographical and personal names edited by John E. Fell.
Processing Information
Processed; Devon Zimmerman, student manuscript processor, and David Whittaker, curator; 2010.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--Malta
- Latter Day Saint churches -- England
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Malta
- Latter Day Saint converts -- England -- Biography
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Malta
- Missions and Missionaries
- Title
- Register of Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Devon Zimmerman
- Date
- 2010 September 03
- 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