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Christian Schneider papers, 1884-1909
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schneider, Christian, 1844-1926
- Title
- Christian Schneider papers
- Dates
- 1884-1909 (inclusive)18841909
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (6 folders)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1761
- Summary
- The Christian Schneider papers (1884-1909) contain diaries, letters, a temple record, and "The Shirt-Tail Provenade," an account of a chapter of his life. Schneider was born in Switzerland in 1844. He joined the LDS Church at age 23 and moved to Utah in 1868, where he worked on the transcontinental railroad and was present when the Golden Spike was driven.
- 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.
The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Christian was born 11 August 1844 in Switzerland. At the age of 23, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He left for America on 23 June 1868, reaching the Salt Lake Valley 15 September 1868. He worked on the transcontinental railroad and was present at Promontory Point 10 May 1869 when workers drove the Golden Spike. He married Susanna Klossner, a good friend from Switzerland before returning to Logan. He married a second wife, Johanna Torbjornson, in 1884. He did much temple work for the LDS Church at the Logan Temple. His first wife, Susanna, died in 1903. Christian followed her on 10 September 1926 and was buried in Logan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Christian Schneider papers (1884-1909) contain diaries, letters, a temple record, and "The Shirt-Tail Provenade," an account of a chapter of his life. Most of the collection centers around Christian's mission work in Switzerland, reflected in the correspondence and diaries.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence
This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1884-1909 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence
This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
|
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Day journal
This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
|
1890-1891 |
| 1 | 4 | Diary and tithing record
This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
|
1887-1888 |
| 1 | 5 | Diary and tithing record
This folder contains a photocopied version for access purposes. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
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1894 |
| 1 | 6 | Temple record and "The Shirt-Tail Provenade"
This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
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1899 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint converts--Switzerland
- Latter Day Saint missionaries--Switzerland
- Latter Day Saints--Missions--Switzerland
Personal Names
Form or Genre Terms
Finding aid created by Luke Kelly.
2000 (last modified: 2018)
