Sheldon Jackson Papers

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Sheldon Jackson (1834-1909) founded churches and missions throughout the West and Alaska. He was named U.S. General Agent for Education in Alaska in 1885. This collection includes Sheldon Jackson's journals, correspondence, and photographs relating to Jackson's work for the Board of National Missions in the West until 1877 and then in Alaska, and his personal mission to make the Presbyterian Church and U.S. government aware of problems in Alaska. Digitization funded by the Alaska Library Network and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC). View the collection guide to learn more. Featured image: Group of Alaska Native girls.

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Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Oomiak frame, Teller, Alaska.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Umiaks--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104483
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Teller Reindeer Station.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104467
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Alaska Natives in Teller, Alaska. Text transcribed from caption: Eskimo, Teller, Alaska.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller., Alaska Native children--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104333
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Top Photo: Alaska Native children. Text transcribed from caption: 2048 - Teller Reindeer Station, 1901. Eskimo Orphans. Brevig, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Brevig. 2049 - Schooner Laurel sailing from Seattle with freight for Reindeer Stations and Missions, Bering Sea May 28, 1901 5:20 pm.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Brevig, T.L., Brevig, T.L., Mrs.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Women missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Schooners--Alaska, Alaska Native children--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104324
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Oomyak, Teller, Alaska.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Men--Alaska--Teller., Umiaks--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104268
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Alaska Natives graves, Teller, Alaska. Text transcribed from caption: Eskimo graves, Teller, Alaska.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Cemeteries--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104233
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Commencement of Teller Reindeer Station. Located by Dr. Sheldon Jackson, June 29th, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Alaska Natives--Alaska.--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104161
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Reindeer herd. Teller Reindeer Station, July 4, '95.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104073
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Headquarter's Building. Teller Reindeer Station, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller., Missionaries--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104060
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Dr. Sheldon Jackson and group of Alaska Native workmen. Teller Reindeer Station, 1892. Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Sheldon Jackson and group of Eskimo workmen. Teller Reindeer Station, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topics:
Men--Alaska--Teller., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller., Missionaries--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104044
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Sheldon Jackson raising the Flag at Teller Reindeer Station, July 5th, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Men--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104025
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Rev. and Mrs. T. L. Brevig and boy. J.C. Widstead. Teller Reindeer Station, 1895.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Brevig, T. L., Brevig, T. L., Mrs., Widstead, J. C.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Children of missionaries--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104019
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Main building. Teller Reindeer Station. July 4, '95.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Alaska--Teller., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103996
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1540 - Laplanders. Teller Reindeer Station, 1895. 1541 - Laplanders. Teller Reindeer Station, 1895. Howard Emery, R.C.S.
Creator:
Emery, Howard. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Sami (European people)--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103959
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Dr. Sheldon Jackson and Alaska Native Workers Erecting Headquarters Building. Teller Reindeer Station. Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Sheldon Jackson and Native Workmen Erecting Headquarters Building. Teller Reindeer Station.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller., Missionaries--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103928
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Brig. W.H. Meyer Wrecked. Teller Reindeer Station, 1895. J.C. Widstead.
Creator:
Widstead, J. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Meyer, W. H.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska--Teller., Men--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103918
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Teller Reindeer Station, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103888
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Alaska Natives milking reindeer. Teller Reindeer Station, 1892. Text transcribed from caption: Siberians milking reindeer. Teller Reindeer Station, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Teller., Reindeer--Alaska--Teller., Men--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103867
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Landing Reindeer at Teller Reindeer Station, July 4, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Alaska--Teller., Men--Alaska--Teller.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103856
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1534 - Dr. Sheldon Jackson, Miss Mellor, Miss Riuch, Miss Sowle. Jesse Lee Home. Unalaska, Alaska. Emery. 1535 - Laplanders. Teller Reindeer Station, Port Clarence. Emery R.C.S.
Creator:
Emery, Howard. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909., Mellor, Elizabeth M.
Topics:
Missionaries--Alaska., Sami (European people)--Alaska., Women missionaries--Alaska.
Geographic subjects:
Teller (Alaska), Port Clarence (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103837

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