Mads Christensen papers, 1869-1913
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Christensen, Mads, 1825-1914
- Title
- Mads Christensen papers
- Dates
- 1869-1913 (inclusive)18691913
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (4 folders)
- Collection Number
- MS 0307
- Summary
- The Mads Christensen papers (1869-1913) consist of a an autograph book given to Christensen by fellow LDS polygamist prisoners in the Utah Penitentiary. Also included is Christensen's citizenship certificate, a letter, and biographical materials.
- 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 autograph album has been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains a photocopied version for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Mads Christensen was a Danish convert to the LDS Church. He became a polygamist and was arrested for unlawful cohabitation on 13 February 1888. He served a seven month prison term.
Content Description
The Mads Christensen papers (1869-1913) consist of an autograph book (1887-1888) given to Christensen by fellow LDS polygamist prisoners in the Utah Penitentiary. The autographs are mostly poems, although some of the ninety-one authors just signed their names and addresses. The papers also consist of Christensen's citizenship certificate, a letter, and biographical materials. Phyllis Christensen's biographies (undated) of Mads Christensen and Hannah Margretta Christiansen Christensen are also included.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of Parry D. Sorensen, 1970.
Processing Note
Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: General materials
This folder contains a certificate of citizenship (1869), a biographical sketch (circa 1914) by Christensen (missing the first 2 pages), and a letter (1913) written by a nephew.
Dates: 1869; 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Autograph book
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.
Dates: 1887-1888Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: "Mads Christensen, 1825-1914" by Phyllis ChristensenContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Hannah Margretta Christiansen Christensen biography by Phyllis ChristensenContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Poetry
- Polygamy
- Prisoners writings, American--Utah
Personal Names
- Christensen, Mads, 1825-1914--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autograph albums
- Certificates
