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Primarily letters to his wife while making a journey to New York in 1852. He discusses his travel conditions and recommends that his wife and family stay close to God.

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Includes: a ticket for passage on the steamer Golden Age from San Francisco to Panama; a letter from George H. Atkinson to his wife, dated 1852; and a letter from George Atkinson, Jr. (perhaps the son of George H.) to his mother, dated 1909, describing an automobile trip from Portland, through eastern Oregon, and down to San Francisco, California.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The George H. Atkinson papers include correspondence, miscellaneous speeches, journals, pamphlets, expense books, ministerial manuals, and a biography of Atkinson. The collection provides information on missionary life on the Oregon frontier and documents the growth of the Oregon public education system. Also included are two publications by Atkinson describing the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia Basin: "Address delivered by Rev. G. H. Atkinson, D. D. before the Chamber of Commerce of the...

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Letters discuss church services, mission life on the frontier, and scenery. A few transcriptions are included.

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Topics include making of clothes for native people, excursions, family news, and death of a sister. A few transcriptions are included.

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Letters discuss life in Natal. Also included are some letters from and to other family members.

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Discusses voyage to the Hawaiian Islands and experiences along the way.

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Discusses experiences on sailing from Boston to Honolulu.

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Contains detailed descriptions of George H. Atkinson's daily life.

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Contains detailed descriptions of George H. Atkinson's daily life.