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Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4048

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopies of genealogies, newspaper clippings, wills, letters, photographs, and maps relating to the life of Sidney Rigdon and his descendants from 1759 to 1892. Some of the materials discuss Sidney Rigdon’s connection with Mormonism and the early controversy surrounding the origin of the Book of Mormon.

Dates

  • 1759-1892

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Restricted; No access without written permission of the donor.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Paul Jensen researched the life of Sidney Rigdon. He lived in Hayward, California in 1989.

Extent

1 folder (0.10 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Includes photocopies of genealogies, newspaper clippings, wills, letters, photographs, and maps relating to the life of Sidney Rigdon and his descendants.

Custodial History note

Donated by Paul Jensen in 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Paul Jensen; 1987.

Appraisal note

LDS cultural, social, and religious history (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).

Processing Information note

Processed; Meghan Mathews; 19 June 2007.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of the Paul Jensen research file on Sidney Rigdon
Status
Completed
Author
Meghan Mathews and Karen Glenn, student processors; John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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