Oregon Methodist Missions Papers, 1835-1858.

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Oregon Methodist Missions Papers, 1835-1858.

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These letters dramatically describe the daily life, rigors, deaths and dying associated with the work of missionaries and their families. Some of the most poignant passages deal with the death of a child and the separation of husband from wife. One unforgettable description is of the Native American encampment on the banks of the Columbia River in the autumn during the salmon run when it almost seemed one could cross the river walking on the fish migrating upstream. Includes the Journal of H. K. W. Perkins (Aug. 12, 1843, to March 19, 1844, 106 pages) in which he describes his work and travels as a missionary in Oregon. This collection contains correspondence (bulk), minutes, reports and journals by Henry K. W. Perkins, C. Pitman, Rev. George Gary, Jason Lee, Rev. William Roberts, and others.

1 linear foot (3 boxes and 1 microfilm reel)

University of Puget Sound, Collins Memorial Library

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University of Puget Sound, Collins Memorial Library

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University of Puget Sound. Archives.

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Gary, George, 1793-1855

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Perkins, H. K. W. (Henry Kirk White), 1812-1884

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Pitman, C.

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Roberts, William, Reverend.

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Lee, Jason, 1803-1845

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Reverend Jason Lee, pioneer Methodist missionary, was born on June 28, 1803 in Stanstead, Quebec. After his ordination in 1834, Jason Lee and his nephew, Daniel Lee, journeyed overland to Oregon to serve the Flathead Indians. It was soon decided to abandon the Flathead mission and establish a new mission in the Willamette Valley. Jason returned east in 1838 to justify his decision and recruit reinforcements for the Willamette mission, as well as missions at The Dalles and Clatsop plains. In 1843...