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Ola Larson diaries and genealogies

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1719

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten diaries, genealogies, and patriarchal blessings. The materials are partially autobiographical. Larson writes about his conversion to the Mormon Church, his activities in New Zealand, his mission to Sweden for the Mormon Church from 1899 to 1901, and his life in Logan, Utah. Larson was employed as a gardener and as a basket weaver.

Dates

  • 1894-1927

Creator

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

Biographical History

Native of Sweden who migrated to New Zealand where he joined the Mormon Church. He subsequently migrated to Utah in 1885.

Extent

6 v. (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

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