Peter Madsen diary
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typescript and a handwritten diary. Madsen was called on a mission for the Mormon Church in 1870. He served in Denmark. The collection consists of a handwritten diary in Danish (148 pages) and a typewritten translation of that diary into English (29 pages). With the typescript is the note: "copied from a translation; June 1956. The authority for copying this Book is given on Page 9, of this manuscript, in which Grandfather says 'I am writing these words so that my dear wives and children can read this Book when I get Home.'" Madsen writes about his missionary experiences and his various activities in Denmark.
Dates
- 1870-1871
Creator
- Madsen, Peter, 1824-1911 (creator, Person)
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 Peter Madsen diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Peter Madsen (1824-1911) was a Mormon pioneer and missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
2 items (167 pages)
Language of Materials
Danish
Custodial History
These items were photocopied from the 920 microfilm collection reel 15.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions -- Denmark
- Diaries
- Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Denmark
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Denmark -- Diaries
- Madsen, Peter, 1824-1911 -- Diaries
- Missions and Missionaries
- Photocopies
- Typescripts
- Title
- Register of Peter Madsen diary
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amy Perez
- Date
- 2011 February 24
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- 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