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Margaret Patterson and the Rev. J.W. Patterson papers, 1858-1937
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Patterson, Margaret; Patterson, J.W.
- Title
- Margaret Patterson and the Rev. J.W. Patterson papers
- Dates
- 1858-1937 (inclusive)18581937
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0069patterson (collection)
- Summary
- This collection includes the papers of Margaret Patterson and the Rev. J.W. Patterson, Methodist missionaries who came to Washington State in 1889 to continue their work in Nooksack.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Margaret Ann Patterson (Dyer) was born 14 August 1858 in the township of Darlington in Ontario, Canada. She immigrated to the United States in 1880. John W. Patterson was born in June 1855 in Michigan. The two were married in 1884 in British Columbia, where they subsequently worked as missionaries for the Methodist Church in Spillumachine. The Pattersons came to Washington State in 1889 to continue their missionary work in Nooksack. They also lived in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Washington where the Rev. Patterson may have served as the minister for a few years. They then moved to Seattle, Washington. Over the course of their marriage they had three children, none of whom survived. Margaret Patterson died in 1937.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Margaret Patterson and Rev. J.W. Patterson papers contain correspondence, one sermon, some poetry, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, tax receipts, certificates, and photographs. The bulk of the collection comprises correspondence with Margaret Patterson’s family and friends concerning family matters and some ministerial problems. The collection also contains photographs that are mostly unidentified and undated.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Margaret Patterson and the Rev. J.W. Patterson papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Margater Patterson and the Rev. J.W. Patterson papers are organized in accordance with the following series arrangement:
- Series I: Correspondence, 1884-1935, undated
- Series II: Writings and Art, undated
- Series III: Clippings and Publications, 1908, undated
- Series IV: Receipts, 1897-1908
- Series V: Certificates, 1858, 1917
- Series VI: Photographs, 1912-1937, undated
Acquisition Information
Donated April 1996 by Mr. and Mrs. Norton Fauchald who acquired the collection at an auction.
Processing Note
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series I: Correspondence, 1884-1935, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Correspondence |
1884-1900 |
1/2 | Correspondence |
1901-1910 |
1/3 | Correspondence |
1911-1918 |
1/4 | Correspondence |
1933-1935 |
1/5 | Correspondence |
undated |
Series II: Writings and Art, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/6 | Writings and art |
undated |
Series III: Clippings and Publications, 1908, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/7 | Clippings and
Publications |
1908; undated |
Series IV: Receipts, 1897-1908Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/8 | Receipts |
1897-1908 |
Series V: Certificates, 1858, 1917Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/9 | Certificates |
1858; 1917 |
Series VI: Photographs, 1912-1937, undated Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/10 | Photographs |
1912-1937; undated |
1/11 | Scrapbook collection,
|
1926-1929 |
1/12 | Tintypes |
undated |
1/13 | Portraits |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life -- British Columbia -- History -- Sources.
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State) -- Eastsound -- History -- Sources.
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State) -- Nooksack -- History -- Sources.
- Methodist Church -- Clergy -- History -- Sources.
- Methodists -- British Columbia -- History -- Sources.
- Methodists -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources.
- Missionaries -- British Columbia -- History -- Sources.
- Missionaries -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources.
- Women missionaries -- British Columbia -- History -- Sources.
- Women missionaries -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources.
Personal Names
- Patterson, J. W. -- (John W.), -- 1855- (creator)
- Patterson, Margaret A., -- 1858-1937 -- Correspondence. (creator)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Patterson, J. W. -- (John W.), -- 1855- (creator)