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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

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.
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

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