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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.
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.
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.
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Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Gift of Parry D. Sorensen, 1970.
Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.
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.
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.