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Atkinson, G. H. (George Henry), 1819-1889

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ascent of Mount Hood: September 4, 1866

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1493
Abstract

Manuscript copy of a letter from George Henry Atkinson to the editor of the Oregonian, circa 1866-1889, regarding his trip to the summit of Mount Hood on September 4, 1866. Atkinson was a missionary, educator, scientist, and publicist.

Dates: circa 1866-1889

George H. Atkinson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1152
Abstract

Papers of an Oregon missionary, educator, scientist, and publicist who played a key role in establishing Oregon's public school system. Includes letters of George H. Atkinson and his wife, Nancy Bates Atkinson, as well as speeches, journals, and ephemera.

Dates: 1814-1953; Majority of material found within 1847-1878

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Congregational churches -- Oregon 1
Congregational churches -- Oregon -- Clergy 1
Hood, Mount (Or.) -- Description and travel 1
Missionaries 1
Missionaries -- Northwest, Pacific 1