Papers of Michael A. Healy, 1881-1900.

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Papers of Michael A. Healy, 1881-1900.

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The collection contains 39 pieces of correspondence, 4 diaries, a letterbook from the U.S. Revenue-Cutter Service ship, "Bear," two large scrapbooks, and an illuminated manuscript testimonial to Capt. Healy in a leather pouch. Three of the diaries (1884, 1890, & 1891) are by Healy's wife, Mary Jane Roach Healy, and the fourth is by his son, Fred A. Healy (written aboard the "Corwin"). The scrapbooks contain clippings related to Capt. Healy's adventures in Alaska as well as general articles about Alaska, its population, whaling, the missionary Sheldon Jackson, and reindeer.

3 boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Healy, Mary Jane Roach, 1835-1907

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Wife of Captain Michael A. (sometimes Michael J.) Healy of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service as captain of the Bear and Thetis....

Healy, Michael A. (Michael Augustine), 1839-1904

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Biography Captain Michael Healy (1839-1904), commander of the Revenue Cutters "Corwin" and "Bear" was the presence of the law off the coast of Alaska in the late 19th century. Although his primary function was to prevent the contraband sale of guns and alcohol to the natives and to control the illegal slaughter of seals, he was acclaimed for his fearless efforts to save the lives of seamen marooned in the Arctic. He was also concerned for...

Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909

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Sheldon Jackson organized pioneer Presbyterian churches and schools in the West and Alaska. He recognized the importance of women's missionary work and helped to establish the Women's Executive Committee in 1878. In 1885, he was appointed as general agent for education in Alaska. In 1891, Jackson was instrumental in introducing reindeer into Alaska to remedy the failing food supply due to whalers. He continued to be active in the church's missionary work until his death. From the des...

Healy, Frederick Aloysius, 1870-1912

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son of Captain Michael A. (sometimes Michael J.) Healy of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service as captain of the Bear and Thetis....

Bear (Ship)

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Corwin (Ship)

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United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

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