Latter Day Saints -- Norway -- History
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Biography of Ole J. Sitterud
Typewritten biography of Ole J. Sitterud by his son. Ole was born in Norway, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and migrated to Utah in 1877. He lived in Castle Dale, Orangeville, and Fountain Green, Utah.
Edward J. Hansen certificate
Printed and handwritten certificate stating that Edward J. Hansen was ordained to the office of an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Ole Swendsen on 12 Dec. 1894.
Gerald M. Haslam research materials
Notes on index cards, diaries, and autobiographies. The materials relate to Haslam's research for his PhD dissertation: "The Norwegian Experience with Mormonism, 1842-1920." Many of the items are personal in nature, but many are also related to the organization and function of the Mormon Church in Norway.
Olaus Johnson autobiography
Typewritten autobiography. Johnson writes about his conversion to the Mormon Church, his family, his migration to Utah, his life in Milcreek and West Jordan, Utah.
Personal record of August L. Anderson
Photocopy of a typescript of an autobiography. Anderson writes about his youth in Norway and his subsequent life in Blackfoot Idaho, Anaconda, Montana, and Pocatello, Idaho. He also relates the births of his children.
Anthon Lorensen Skanchy autobiography
Typewscript of an autobiography. Skanchy writes about his early life in Norway, his conversion to the Mormon Church, his migration to Logan, Utah, his various missions for the Mormon Church, and his life in Logan.