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: Reindeer Point Barrow Relief Expedition. Dr. S.J. Call, M.D.
Creator:
Call, S. J. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Reindeer--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104518
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Alaska Native on deck of Cutter Bear; Alaska Native in Presbyterian Church. Text transcribed from caption: 1739 - Point Barrow Eskimo on deck of Cutter Bear. 1740 - Point Barrow Eskimo in Presbyterian Church.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Alaska Natives--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Ships--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104471
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Slaughtering Reindeer at Point Barrow for Relief of Whalers.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Men--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104463
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1737 - Presbyterian Mission, Pt. Barrow, Alaska. H.R. Marsh, M.D. 1738 - Summer on the beach at Point Barrow. H.R. Marsh, M.D.
Creator:
Marsh, H. Richmond. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Beaches--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104379
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Presbyterian Mission Buildings, Point Barrow, Alaska.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Buildings--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104277
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: U.S. Relief Station. Pt. Barrow 1898. Dr. S. J. Call, Photo.
Creator:
Call, S. J. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104190
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Scene at shooting station near Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103205
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Pacific Steam Whaling Company's House in Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Whaling--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103195
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Presbyterian Mission at Point Barrow by December Moonlight.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Missionaries--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103191
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Pacific Steam Whaling Company's House in Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Whaling--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103188
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Portuguese House, Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103184
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Brower's House, Cape Smythe, Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Dwellings--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103149
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Pacific Steam Whaling Company's Buildings in Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Buildings--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103115
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Cape Smythe Village near Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Villages--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103098
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Pacific Steam Whaling Company's House in Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Buildings--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103073
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Pacific Steam Whaling Co.'s Houses, Point Barrow, Alaska.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Buildings--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103070
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Scene at shooting station near Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103064
Title:
Point Barrow, Alaska.
Description:
Photograph of Pacific Steam Whaling Company's Houses and Employees in Point Barrow, Alaska, 1892.
Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Missions--Alaska--Barrow, Point., Missionaries--Alaska--Barrow, Point.
Geographic subjects:
Barrow, Point (Alaska)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103062

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