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Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Scandinavia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Shauna Christine Anderson Young research on Scandinavian missionaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8370
Scope and Contents Contains files collected and created by Young while researching for the book "Legacy of Sacrifice: Missionaries to Scandinavia, 1872-1894," which she co-authored with Susan Easton Black. Files consist primarily of biographical histories and genealogical information of the missionaries who were sent by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Scandinavia in the latter part of the 19th century. This information was sent to Young by descendants or other relatives of these missionaries...
Dates: approximately 2003-2007

Mads Jorgensen diaries and Letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2060
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters and a diary. Also included are typescripts of diaries. Some items are in Danish. Most of the materials were produced when Jorgensen was serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in Scandinavia. The letters were written to his wives. His diaries also cover the time he spent in prison for polygamy.

Dates: 1879-1890

R. C. Miller journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230313154]
Identifier: MSS SC 1555
Scope and Contents

Handwritten journal which includes a record of marriages performed by R. C. Miller from 1913-1938, a record of tithing paid by R. C. Miller from 1912-1940, and an undated passenger list for the S. S. "Tunisian" of the Allan Line. All items are photocopies.

Dates: 1909-1940

Shauna Christine Anderson Young complete files on Scandinavian missionaries, approximately 2003-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8370 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains files for all names of individuals of whom information was sent to Young. Files contain primarily copies of genealogical information and biographical sketches, including some copies and original photographs or images of the ancestor. Also contains some correspondence relative to the publication of "Legacy of Sacrifice," including correspondence with editors and additional authors of the text. Dated approximately 2003-2007.

Dates: approximately 2003-2007

Shauna Christine Anderson Young publication files on Scandinavian missionaries, approximately 2003-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8370 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains files of individuals who were used in the final publication of "Legacy of Sacrifice." Dated approximately 2003-2007.

Dates: approximately 2003-2007

Wheelwright family papers, circa 1881-1964

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3164 Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains Wheelwright's family papers, circa 1881-1964. This includes David R. Wheelwright diaries and journals, photographs, scrapbooks, certificates, family memorabilia, genealogy, histories, and correspondence concerning his mission, business, and life. Also includes Valborg Rasmussen Wheelwright diaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, poetry, photographs, memorabilia, an autobiography, certificates, genealogy, and histories concerning her life, education, and social and political interests....
Dates: circa 1881-1964