Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0253
Scope and Contents
The Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies] (1845-1856) consist of the writings of Nelson Paul Beebe. The writings are separted into four volumes and titled, "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1845-1855," "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1851," "Daily Diary, 1851," and "Accounts of Brd of the Yachst Cornelia." The writings are mainly of Beebe's journey to California during the gold rush, his experiences in California, his conversion to the LDS Church, and his journey to Salt Lake City. These writings are not the originals, but rather photocopies.
Dates
- 1845-1856
Creator
- Beebe, Nelson Paul, 1830- (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
Nelson Paul Beebe was born around 1830 near Rochester, New York. He became a fisherman, first going to sea in 1845. He was only about fifteen years old. In February 1852, Beebe decided to travel to California to try his hand in the gold rush. He was baptized into the LDS Church in 1855 while in California.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies] (1845-1856) consist of the writings of Nelson Paul Beebe. The writings are separted into four volumes and entitled, "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1845-1855," "Life of Nelson Paul Beebe, 1851," "Daily Diary, 1851," and "Accounts of Brd of the Yachst Cornelia."
Existence and Location of Originals
The location of the originals are unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Ann Reichman in 1981.
Creator
- Beebe, Nelson Paul, 1830- (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies]
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ann Reichman.
- Date
- 1981 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu