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:
Sheldon Jackson scrapbook, 1868-1878.
Description:
Scrapbook related to Sheldon Jackson's mission work in Utah and Wyoming, 1868-1878.
Creator:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909. (creator)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909.
Topics:
Missionaries--Utah., Missionaries--Wyoming., Missions--Utah., Missions--Wyoming.
Geographic subjects:
Utah., Wyoming.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:265698
Title:
First Presbyterian Church, Rawlins, Wyoming.
Description:
First Presbyterian Church, Rawlins, Wyo.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., First Presbyterian Church (Rawlins, Wyo.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Wyoming--Rawlins.
Geographic subjects:
Rawlins (Wyo.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102977
Title:
Presbyterian Church, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Description:
Photographs of Ministries and Missionaries. July 16, 1870. Presbyterian Church. Cheyenne, Wyoming. Built by Rev. Sheldon Jackson. Meinerth's Process. 16th Street, Cheyenne, W. Ter.
Creator:
Meinerth, Carl, 1825-1892. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909., Presbyterian Church (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Wyoming--Cheyenne.
Geographic subjects:
Cheyenne (Wyo.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102972
Title:
Presbyterian Church and Parsonage, Laramie, Wyoming.
Description:
Presbyterian Church and Parsonage, Laramie, Wyoming. Dedicated Feb. 4, 1872. Sermon by Dr. Sheldon Jackson.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909., Presbyterian Church (Laramie, Wyo.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Wyoming--Laramie., Parsonages--Wyoming--Laramie.
Geographic subjects:
Laramie (Wyo.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102922
Title:
Krebs' Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Corner of Ferguson and Eighteenth Streets. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Attendance of Strangers and Citizens is Cordially Invited. Krebs' Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rev. W.G. Kephart, Missionary. Dedicated July 16, 1870. Sermon by Rev. Sheldon Jackson.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives., Krebs' Memorial Presbyterian Church (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
Topics:
Church buildings--Wyoming--Cheyenne.
Geographic subjects:
Cheyenne (Wyo.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:102856

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