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:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonah women planting potatoes. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T. Text transcribed from caption: Hoonyah squaws planting potatoes. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Native women--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102704
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonyah [Hoonah] Harbor and mountains. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102701
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Kan-akl, Chief of the Hoonyah [Hoonah] Tribe. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Kings and rulers., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians--Kings and rulers.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102699
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Carved Post at Hoonyah [Hoonah] Village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Hoonah., Totem poles--Alaska--Hoonah., Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102685
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Graves at Hoonyah [Hoonah] Villages. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Villages--Alaska--Hoonah., Cemeteries--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102684
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonah woman and enslaved girl. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T. Text transcribed from caption: Hoonyah women and slave girl. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Native women--Alaska--Hoonah., Indian slaves--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102670
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Alaska Native stockade and houses, Hoonah Village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T. Text transcribed from caption: Indian stockade and houses, Hoonyah Village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102669
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonah village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck. Former description: Hoonyah Indian village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102666
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonah man making canoe. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck. Text transcribed from caption: Hoonyah Indian making canoe. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Canoes and canoeing--Alaska--Hoonah., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102662
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Enslaved Hoonah girl. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck. Former description: Hoonyah slave girl. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indian slaves--Alaska--Hoonah., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102657
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonyah [Hoonah] Harbor and mountains. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Harbors--Alaska--Hoonah., Mountains--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102644
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Northwest Trading Company's Post at Hoonyah [Hoonah] Village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102638
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonyah [Hoonah] Chief and wife in dancing costume. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck, Walla Walla. W.T.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Kings and rulers., Ethnic costume--Alaska--Hoonah., Alaska Natives--Alaska--Hoonah., Hoonah Indians--Kings and rulers.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102634
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Carved Post at Hoonyah [Hoonah] Village, large. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Totem poles--Alaska--Hoonah., Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102627
Title:
Photographs by Henry H. Brodeck.
Description:
Hoonyah [Hoonah] Indian village. Photographed for the Northwest Trading Co. By H.H. Brodeck.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (Henry H.) (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Villages--Alaska--Hoonah.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102620
Title:
Scenes in Alaska.
Description:
Scenes in Alaska - No. 43 - Indian Stockade and Houses, Hoonyah Village.
Creator:
Brodeck, H. H. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Geographic subjects:
Hoonah (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:6264

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