Hans Hansen journal
Scope and Contents
Typescript and photocopy of the journal of Hans Martin Hansen while on an mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Norway, from 20 July 1889 until 7 May 1891.
Dates
- 1889-1891
Creator
- Hansen, Hans Martin, 1856-1939 (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 Hans Hansen journal must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical sketch
Hans Martin Hansen was born in Drammen, Buskerud, Norway, on 8 August 1856. His family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and immigrated to Utah when he was about two-and-a-half years old, crossing the plains in the George Rowley handcart company in 1859. Hans helped survey Rabbit Valley, where he moved in 1878, marrying Helen A. Maxfield on 2 December 1879. He was chosen as counselor in the Fremont Ward bishopric on 24 June 1887 and labored in that capacity until 20 July 1889, when he left on a mission to Norway at age 32. Hansen served until 7 May 1891, returning prematurely due to the death of two of his children. He was appointed bishop of the Fremont Ward on 29 June 1891. He also served in the Wayne County Stake Presidency and was elected as a county clerk and recorder. Hansen died in Salt Lake City on 29 May 1939.
Extent
1 item (238 p.)(0.16 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Laura Compton.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Laura Compton.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions--Norway--History
- Diaries
- Fremont (Utah) -- History -- Sources
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Norway -- Diaries
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Diaries
- Missions and Missionaries
- Transcripts
- Wayne County (Utah) -- History
- Title
- Register of Hans Hansen journal
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 June 14
- 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