Rasmus Olsen diary and notes
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diary and notes mostly in Danish. These entries were written in four almanacs, on an envelope, and on one loose sheet of paper. The diary was written for the year 1872. The notes largely record historical events from ancient to modern times.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-1873
Creator
- Olsen, Rasmus (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English and Norwegian.
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 Rasmus Olsen diary and notes must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon living in Ephraim, Utah.
Extent
6 items
Custodial History
In 1890 these items were in possession of Andrew Jenson (1850-1941), Historian for the Mormon Church. Donated in 1981 by LDS Church Historical Department.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; LDS Church Historical Department; 1981.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Subject
- Olsen, Rasmus -- Diaries (Person)
- Jenson, Andrew, 1850-1941 (Person)
- Title
- Register of Rasmus Olsen diary and notes
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 September 15
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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