Axel T. Nelson Papers, circa 1915
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Axel T. Nelson Papers
- Dates
- circa 191519151915
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS 053
- Summary
- Autobiography of Axel T. Nelson, including his childhood in Sweden, transatlantic voyage (1879), rail travels in the West and South, farm work in Nebraska, and railroad construction in Colorado and Montana. Also includes descriptions of a gambling hall in Denver (1882) and a Mississippi River steamboat voyage from St. Louis to St. Paul (1886).
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Typewritten transcript, 282 pages, recounting Nelson's life until 1891, including his childhood in Sweden, transatlantic voyage (1879), rail travels in the West and South, farm work in Nebraska, and railroad construction and section work in Colorado and Montana. Includes descriptions of a gambling hall in Denver (1882) and a Mississippi River steamboat voyage from St. Louis to St. Paul (1886).
See also the Axel T. Nelson Collection held by the Idaho State Archives.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Axel T. Nelson Autobiographical Manuscript, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Literature
- Sweden
- Travel
Geographical Names
- Colorado
- Mississippi River
- Nebraska
- West (U.S.)
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