Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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....