Cowley, H. T. (Henry Thomas), 1837-1917
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H. T. Cowley came to the Inland Northwest as a missionary to the Nez Perce in 1871. After two years there and disagreements with the Indian Agent, he moved to Mt. Idaho on the Camas Prairie. After a brief period there, he came to Spokane Falls in 1874 to become a missionary to the Spokane Indians. His was one of the first white families to settle in Spokane. He ran the Spokane Chronicle, a daily newspaper for a short time, and also served as the first teacher in Spokane. He founded the first protestant church. He died in 1917.
From the description of Cowley Papers, 1871-1891. (Spokane Public Library). WorldCat record id: 743217003
Indian missionary and educator.
From the description of Papers, 1871-1917. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852854
From the guide to the Henry Thomas Cowley Papers, 1871-1917, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC))
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Subjects:
- Indians of North America
- Missionaries
- Missionaries
- Native Americans
- Nez Percé Indians
- Pioneers
- Spokane Indians
- Washington (State)
Occupations:
- Missionaries
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- Washington (State) (as recorded)
- Washington (State) (as recorded)
