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C. C. A. Christensen autobiography and biographies

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1127

Scope and Contents

Typewritten copies of biographies and clippings relating to C. C. A. Christensen (1831-1912). Also included is an autobiography of Christensen that has been translated from the original Danish. Christensen is the most noted Mormon artist who documented much of the Mormon experience through his paintings. He also painted murals to decorate Mormon meeting houses and temples.

Dates

  • 1900-1970

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 C.C.A. Christensen autobiography and biographies must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Sketch

Mormon artist, pioneer and Church leader.

Extent

9 items (0.07 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Rhea Madsen Wernz in 1978.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Rhea Madsen Wernz; 1978.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Physical Description

Typewritten.

Title
Register of C. C. A. Christensen autobiography and biographies
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 August 3
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

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