Cushing and Myra Fairbanks Eells Papers 1838-1938

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Cushing and Myra Fairbanks Eells Papers 1838-1938

Correspondence, clippings, poster, and photocopies and transcripts of correspondence by and about the Eells and their missionary work in Oregon and among the Spokanes. Letters re: Whitman Massacre, 1847. Much of this material was secured by Dr. C.M. Drury prior to 1938.

1 box.; .25 linear feet of shelf space.

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Eells, Myra Fairbanks, 1805-1878

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Myra Fairbanks Eells was the wife of Cushing Eells, a pioneer missionary and teacher. From the description of Journal, 1838. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31371068 ...

Spokane Indians

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Eells, Cushing, 1810-1893

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Reverend Cushing Eells, pioneer missionary and teacher, came west in 1838 with the American Fur Company and served in Spokane. After the Whitman Massacre (1847), he moved to Salem, Oregon where he taught in Oregon until 1860. He eventually returned to Walla Walla to promote the Whitman Seminary. From the description of Letters, 1843-1859. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31370814 Reverend Cushing Eells (1810-1893), crossed the Plains in 1838 ...