Christen Jensen day book
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diary by Jensen describing his experiences while serving as a missionary for the Mormon Church in Denmark. Also includes a list of accounts of contributions to the church. Diary kept during Jensen's missionary service between 1878 and 1881.
Dates
- 1878-1881
Creator
- Jensen, Christen, 1848-1932 (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 the Christen Jensen day book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Christen Jensen (1848-1932) was a Mormon businessman, banker, and ecclesiastical leader in Utah and Colorado. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Denmark between 1878 and 1881.
Extent
1 v. (approximately 100 pages)
1 folder (0.05 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
A register in Danish and English is available at the repository.
Custodial History
Transcript donated by Della Steineckert in 2010.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Della Steineckert; 2010.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Typescript of diary also included in the collection in folder 2.
General
Title from verso of front endpaper. Marbled leather cover and marbled endpapers.
Processing Information
Processed; Elisa Visick; 2011.
- Title
- Register of Christen Jensen day book
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2011 May 6
- 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