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Lee, Jason, 1803-1845

 Person

Biographical Note

Reverend Jason Lee was an early Methodist missionary to Oregon Country.He helped to found the Willamette Mission and contributed to the formation of the Oregon's provisional government and Willamette University.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jason Lee papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1212
Abstract

Collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Reverend Jason Lee, an early Methodist missionary in the Oregon Country. The papers date from 1834 to 1845 and focus on Lee’s overland journey to the Pacific, his plans to minister to Native American tribes, and the establishment of a mission near present-day Salem, Oregon.

Dates: 1834-1845

Mary Packard reminiscences of Reverend Jason Lee

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2240
Abstract

Manuscript reminiscences of Mary Packard, circa 1900, describing her memories of Reverend Jason Lee when she met him in Stanstead, Canada, circa 1835.

Dates: circa 1900

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Subject
Indians of North America -- Missions -- Northwest, Pacific 1
Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United States 1
Overland journeys to the Pacific 1
Women missionaries -- Northwest, Pacific 1
correspondence 1
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