Jens Hansen diary, 1886 June-December.

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Jens Hansen diary, 1886 June-December.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/152031049

Collection contains two photocopies of Jens Hansen's diary from 1886, which includes an account of his trial and experience in the territorial penitentiary. Diary is written in parallel versions, one a narrative account and the other a series of daily entries. Also includes copies of autograph book entries written by Hansen during his stay. His entries describe conditions and activities in the prison, and his relationship with his family.

2 olders (0.16 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6859821

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Hansen family.

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Hansen, Jens, 1837-1917

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Jens Hansen (1837-1917) was a Mormon farmer from Salt Lake County, Utah. He was born in Denmark and emigrated to the United States in 1862 with his wife and children. He married again in 1864, and raised two families. In 1886 he was convicted of unlawful cohabitation and served six months in the territorial penitentiary. From the description of Jens Hansen diary, 1886 June-December. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 152031049 Jens Hansen was born 15 March 1837 ...