Latter Day Saints -- Scandinavia -- History
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
John Van Cott diaries
Handwritten diaries with typescripts. The diaries cover the years 1852 to 1856 and 1859 to 1862. Van Cott writes about his service as president of the Scandinavian mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He lived in Copenhagen, Denmark. He also writes about helping organize the migration of Mormon pioneers by handcart in 1856 at Iowa City, Iowa.
Mads Jorgensen diaries and Letters
Handwritten letters and a diary. Also included are typescripts of diaries. Some items are in Danish. Most of the materials were produced when Jorgensen was serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in Scandinavia. The letters were written to his wives. His diaries also cover the time he spent in prison for polygamy.
R. C. Miller journal
Handwritten journal which includes a record of marriages performed by R. C. Miller from 1913-1938, a record of tithing paid by R. C. Miller from 1912-1940, and an undated passenger list for the S. S. "Tunisian" of the Allan Line. All items are photocopies.
Levi Pearson diary
Photocopy of a handwritten diary. Pearson was called to serve in the Scandinavian mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He writes sporadically about his missionary activities and his travels. Also included are lists of financial transactions to 1899.