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Spalding Mission, Lapwai Press Collection, circa 1800-2011
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Spalding Mission, Lapwai Press Collection
- Dates
- circa 1800-2011 (inclusive)18002011
- Quantity
- .05 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 folders)
- Collection Number
- Cage 5020 (collection)
- Summary
- The Lapwai Mission press, operated by the Spalding mission at Lapwai, Idaho, was the first printing press in the Pacific Northwest. This collection consists of a fragment of one of the texts printed on the press, a calendar and Nez Perce-English vocabulary: Shapahitamanash suyapu timptki, five pieces of type from the press, and copies of related documentation
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- Nez Perce and English.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Lapwai Mission press, operated by the Spalding mission at Lapwai, Idaho, was the first printing press in the Pacific Northwest, used from 1839 to 1845 to print texts supporting the activities of the mission.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of a fragment of one of the texts printed on the press, a calendar and Nez Perce-English vocabulary: Shapahitamanash suyapu timptki (fragments of the upper half of pages 7-14), and five pieces of type from the press. It also includes copies of related documentation: acquisition information and research documents used during processing.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Spalding Mission, Lapwai Press Collection
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Clifford Drury presented these items to the library in 1936. They were originally cataloged as VF 2475.
Related Materials
Henry Harmon Spalding papers (Cage 143).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder | |
| 1 | Shapahitamanash suyapu timptki (fragments of the upper half of pages 7-14), 1845; also supporting documentation, 1936-2011. |
| 2 | Pieces of type from the Lapwai Mission Press (5 items), circa 1800-1839. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Missions -- Idaho -- Spalding
- Nez Perce Indians -- Missions
- Printing -- Northwest, Pacific -- History -- 19th century
Personal Names
- Spalding, Henry Harmon, 1803-1874
Corporate Names
- Lapwai Mission Press
