Papers, 1838-1883.

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Papers, 1838-1883.

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Papers include: Handscript copy of journal (1838) kept by Myra Fairbanks Eells during her overland journey from Holden, Massachusetts to the Whitman Mission; correspondence (1843-1883) of Cushing and Myra F. Eells concerning mission operations, personal matters, and establishment of Whitman monument at Whitman seminary (included are letters by son, Myron); essay (n.d.) by Myron Eells, "Indian Missions on the Pacific Coast," describing the Whitman controversy, the Red River Colony, organization of Oregon's provisional government, published works of missionaries, and regional Indian wars (55 p.). Correspondents include Elkanah Walker.

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Eells, Myron, 1843-1907

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Walker, Elkanah, 1805-1877

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