Ascent of Mount Hood: September 4, 1866

Collection

Identifier: Mss1493

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Manuscript copy of a letter from George Henry Atkinson to the editor of the Oregonian, 14 pages, circa 1866-1889, regarding his trip to the summit of Mount Hood on September 4, 1866.

Dates

Creation: circa 1866-1889

Creator

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

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

George H. Atkinson was a missionary, educator, scientist, and publicist, and is considered the father of Oregon's public school system. He founded the Clackamas Female Seminary, and was pastor of the First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon from 1865-1872. He married Nancy Bates in 1846.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.