- Collection Overview
- Collection Description & Creator Information
- Access & Use
- Collection History
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PAGE, JOHNATHON S. - autobiography, "Biography of Johnathon S. Page By Himself", dates not examined
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
PAGE, JOHNATHON S. - b. June 4, 1833. Autobiography. 7 pp. "The Biography of Johnathon S. Page By Himself" states that Page was born near New Port, New Jersey. From the ages of 3 to 15 he was fostered with other families, and was then returned to his family. His professions were tanner and "merchandiser." In April 1850 he began to move West, and met up with Mormon emigrants in St. Louis. He lived in Council Bluffs, Salt Lake, Provo, Santaquin, and Payson. Page married MARY LEAVER (b. August 26, 1837- d. March 1896) on August 12, 1855, and had 13 children (some dates given). He saw the beginning of martial law in Utah. Describes Native American uprising, and a standoff with the U.S. Army in Echo Canyon and Fort Bridger. Page was a member of the 70 of the Mormon Church, and held may governmental positions from Justice of the Peace to a seat in the House of Representatives.
- Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Collection History
- Custodial History
The collection was formed as a result of a departmental practice of combining into one collection manuscript material of various accessions relating to a particular author.
- Appraisal
No appraisal information is available.
- Processing Information
Finding aid written in 1994. Updated by Valerie Addonizio in 2010 and 2012.
Biography written by Alyxandra Cullen, '09.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
- Conditions Governing Use
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- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.
- Credit this material:
PAGE, JOHNATHON S. - autobiography, "Biography of Johnathon S. Page By Himself"; Herbert S. Auerbach Collection on Mormons and Indians, WC041, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss): Box 2