Waldemar T. Nelson papers
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of seven day books and personal records of Waldemar T. Nelson containing chronological entries dating from January 1, 1885 to February 18, 1913, although there are a number of gaps. Each volume has the dates recorded on the cover, presumably added by a descendant. The entries generally record the daily activities of a farmer in Milton, Morgan County, Utah.
In addition there are: (1) a Farmer’s Pocket Ledger, containing mostly cooking recipes; (2) a workbook containing financial accounts, handwriting exercises, and copies of poetry; and (3) a copy of the 1913 printing of "Watkins Almanac, Home Doctor and Cookbook."
Two photographs have also been transferred to Photoarchives. One is of the daughters of Waldemar Nelson; the other is of his sons. The identifications have been made by the donor.
Finally, there is a file containing Family Group Sheets of Waldemar T. Nelson.
Dates
- 1885-1913
Creator
- Nelson, Waldemar Theodore, 1854-1924 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Waldemar T. Nelson papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Waldemar Theodore Nelson was born February 15, 1854 in Skjeldskor, Denmark. He spent his life as a farmer in Milton, Morgan Co., Utah. He died January 11, 1924.
Waldemar Theodore Nelson was born February 15, 1854 in Skjeldskor, Denmark. His parents were Anders Nielsen (he would later change his name to Nelson) and Dortha Poulsen. They came to America in 1861.
Waldemar married Caroline Olsen (1858-1879) on January 16, 1877. They had two children: Rozetta (b. January 18, 1878) and Walter (b. October 29, 1879). Caroline died November 8, 1879.
Waldemar later married Karen Marie Jensen (1862-1932) on January 20, 1881. They had eleven children, of whom eight lived: Melinda (b. September 8, 1881); Mabel (b. July 29, 1884); Andrew (b. January 14, 1890); Irvin (b. April 17, 1892); Minnie (b. July 21, 1894); Nellie (b. April 1, 1897); Joseph (b. February 22, 1899); and Naomi (b. December 18, 1900).
Waldemar spent his life as a farmer in Milton, Morgan Co., Utah. He died January 11, 1924.
Extent
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of seven day books and personal records of Waldemar T. Nelson containing chronological entries that generally record the daily activities of a farmer in Milton, Morgan County, Utah.
Arrangement note
Arranged in two series: 1. Waldemar T. Nelson daybooks, 1885-1913; and 2. Waldemar T. Nelson assorted papers, undated.
Other Finding Aids note
Folder-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/MSS2168.xml
Custodial History note
The papers remained in the family until their donation to the Harol B. Lee Library by H. Mark Nelson, grandson of the creator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; H. Mark Nelson; June 1999.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information note
Processed; David J. Whittaker (Curator, 19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts); 25 June 1999.
- Title
- Register of the Waldemar T. Nelson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- David J. Whittaker
- Date
- 25 June 1999
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States