The Sheldon Jackson manuscript collection (concerning Alaska) 1878-1908.

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The Sheldon Jackson manuscript collection (concerning Alaska) 1878-1908.

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This collection of Sheldon Jackson Paper's for the years 1878-1908, consists mainly of material relating to his missionary work in Alaska. It contains correspondence, reports, published and other written material by or about Sheldon Jackson.

38 boxes ( 10.6 linear feet)

Princeton Theological Seminary

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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...