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Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies], 1845-1856
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beebe, Nelson Paul, 1830-
- Title
- Nelson Paul Beebe diaries and autobiography [photocopies]
- Dates
- 1845-1856 (inclusive)18451856
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0253
- Summary
- 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."
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
- Voyages to the Pacific coast
Geographical Names
- California--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Ann Reichman.
1981 (last modified: 2019)
