Christensen, Christian Lingo

File — Box: 14, Folder: 4

Identifier: XII

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A bound typescript of Christensen's diary. Entries begin in 1883 and end in 1887. A table of contents and a name index accompany the diary. 160 pages.

1872: Christian Lingo Christensen called to go to Arizona to help establish the United Order and work among the Indians.
1876: The company arrivs in February at Ballenger's camp with serventy-five pounds of flour and four pounds of fruit.
1879: Christensen called to serve as Indian missionary at MoenKopi.
1886: After years of working among the Indians, Christensen moved to Muddy Creek in Castle Valley. He lived there for several years.
1894-1897: Christensen called back to Arizona to help the Indians during an epidemic of smallpox. He devoted many years to the cause of the Indians.

Dates

1857-1986

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.