Benjamin F. Johnson papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains handwritten letters, a reminiscence, and a draft for an obituary. The reminiscence is by Sarah Melissa Johnson and relates to her life growing up in Nauvoo, Illinois. She mentions how her father was called to protect the Prophet Joseph Smith whom they considered to be in danger.
Dates
- 1881-1907
Creator
- Johnson, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1905 (Person)
- Johnson, Sarah Melissa (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 Benjamin F. Johnson papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon missionary and patriarch who served as a private secretary to the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith (1805-1844). He was also a farmer, orchardist, and freighter.
Extent
1 folder (0.03 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Delightra Cutler in 1981.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Delightra Cutler; 1981.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Latter Day Saints -- Arizona -- Mesa -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Illinois -- Nauvoo -- History
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Mona -- History
- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History
- Mona (Utah) -- History -- Sources
- Nauvoo (Ill.) -- History
- Religion
- Reminiscences
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
- Title
- Register of Benjamin F. Johnson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 September 13
- 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