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Peter J. Christofferson papers, undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Christofferson, Peter J.
- Title
- Peter J. Christofferson papers
- Dates
- undated (inclusive)18571884
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- MS 0421
- Summary
- The Peter J. Christofferson papers includes a two-page biography of Christofferson, "Pioneer life of Peter J. Christofferson," a poem titled "At the Golden Gates," and a five-page autobiographical reminiscence of an Arizona trial for polygamy followed by incarceration in Detroit.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Peter J. Christofferson papers consist of photocopies of his memoir "Prison Life in the Detroit House of Correction," a poem entitled "At the Golden Gates," and "Pioneer Life of Peter J. Christofferson," written by Joseph L. Christopherson. The material does not contain many dates. The biographical sketch tells, very generally, of his experiences as a pioneer. The document concerning prison life describes the outcome of Christofferson's 1884 trial for unlawful cohabitation before Judge Sumner Howard in Prescott, Arizona.
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--Biography
- Polygamy
Personal Names
- Christofferson, Peter J.--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup.
1984 (last modified: 2019)
