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Reverend George Henry Atkinson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-100

Scope and Contents

This Reverend George Henry Atkinson Papers consists of the writings of Reverend Atkinson which include "The American Colonist in Oregon," "The First Day Sabbath-Its Law" and "Fruit of the Oregon Mission." Also included are a biography of his life written by the Reverend M. Eells titled, "Sketch of the Life of Rev. George H. Atkinson, D.D." and a book, "In Memoriam Reverend George Henry Atkinson."

Dates

  • 1869-1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Reverend George Henry Atkinson Collection holds printed materials by and about the Reverend George Henry Atkinson, a pioneer who lived in Oregon from 1848 to 1889.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Leitch in April 1992. The accession number is retro-0016.

Title
Guide to the Reverend George Henry Atkinson Papers
Date
2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

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