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Aaron Nelson diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2247

Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries and financial records. The financial records deal with transactions relating to Nelson's shoemaking business. There are many gaps in the diary, and its entries are usually one or two lines in length.

Dates

  • 1874-1898

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 Aaron Nelson diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mormon sexton, cobbler, and assessor in St. George, Utah.

Extent

6 v. (2 linear in.)

Custodial History

Donated by Holly Bushnell in 1984.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Holly Bushnell; 1984.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Aaron Nelson diaries
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 6
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States