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Nez Perce Collection, 1840-2024

Overview of the Collection

Title
Nez Perce Collection
Dates
1840-2024 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.75 linear ft., (10 boxes)
Collection Number
PNW.51
Summary
This listing is for a multipart collection of the business of the Nez Perce churches both separately and with their joint sessions. There is also a collection on the Nez Perce Language that is distinct from the churches themselves. Note: the materials are in their original form and there has been no identification of individual bias in writing or possibly hurtful content in terminology or materials.
Repository
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Languages
English.
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Historical Note

The Presbyterian church sent missionaries to the Nez Perce nation in the mid-1830's. Rev. Henry Spalding is the most notable in the early years but many missionaries followed and the ordained native pastors sustained the ministry of the churches for many years. This collection is made up of seven distinct parts listed below.

PNW 51-1 – Nez Perce Churches Joint Session -- 1840-2013 (2 cu ft 2 boxes)

PNW 51-2 – Kamiah First Presbyterian Church – 1871-2018 (0.75 cu ft 2 boxes)

PNW 51-3 – Kamiah Second Presbyterian Church – 1957-2007 (0.5 cu ft 1 box)

PNW 51-4 – Lapwai Valley Presbyterian Church – 1938-2017 (2 cu. ft. 2 boxes)

PNW 51-5 – Spalding, Stites. Meadowcreek and Northfork Presbyterian Churches -- (0.5 cu ft 1 box)

PNW 51-6 – Talmaks Presbyterian Camp Meetings --1925-2018 (0.5 cu ft 1 box)

PNW 51-7 – Nez Perce Language – 1967-1998 (0.5 cu ft 1 box)

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

See notes for each part of the collection.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Rev. Henry L. Sugden; (per Rev. William B. Ailes); Rev. Hunter Keen,

Acquisition Information

Acquired in multi donations from 2003-2024.

Related Materials

See Nez Perce collections at the University of Idaho and at Washington State University.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A.
  • Protestantism--History

Geographical Names

  • Kamiah (Idaho)
  • Spalding (Idaho)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Church records and registers

Occupations

  • Clergy


2025

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