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Duncan, William, 1832-1918

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William Gilbert Beattie papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 117
Abstract

William Gilbert Beattie was a teacher and district superintendent of schools in Alaska, 1905-1919. He was associated with the Metlakhtla Colony from 1910, and was well acquainted with Edward Marsden. The collection contains correspondence, newspapers, pamphlets, photographs and other materials relating to Beattie's career in Alaska.

Dates: 1872-1939

Edward Marsden papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 069
Abstract

Edward Marsden was a Presbyterian missionary to the native peoples of Alaska. His parents were from the Tsimshian tribe. A strong advocate of Indian rights, and a believer in higher education for native peoples, Marsden founded a Presbyterian Church in the Tlingit tribe in Ketchikan, Alaska. The collection is comprised of letters, 1893-1928, scrapbooks that relate to Marsden's work as a missionary, and photographs.

Dates: 1890-1928

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Alaska -- Photographs 1
Civil Rights 1
Colleges and Universities 1
Indians of North America -- Civil rights -- Alaska 1
Letters (Correspondence) 1