| Identifier |
J_bx01fd01_002 |
| Title |
bx01fd01_p02 |
| Article Title(s) |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Bro. [Robert] McNiece, dated May 23, 1895 |
| Page |
2 |
| Subject |
Letters; Church schools--Washington--Seattle; Universities and colleges--Washington--Seattle; Education--Washington--Seattle; Church schools--Washington--Sumner; Universities and colleges--Washington--Sumner; Education--Washington--Sumner; Presbyterian Church--Washington--Seattle; Presbyterians--Utah--Washington--Seattle; Whitworth College (Sumner, Washington); Hotel Northern (Seattle, Washington); Councils and synods |
| OCR Text |
Show Seattle, Wash. May 23rd 1890 <br><br> Dear Bro McNeice <br><br> While waiting for the steamers at this place I have been interested in the movements to secure a Presbyterian College in this city. The Synod of Washington several years ago established "Whitworth College" at Sumner in this state. Now all effort is being made to change the location from Sumner to Seattle. The citizens of Seattle have given 200 acres of land beautifully located about 2 miles from the heart of the city The necessary papers are being made out to transfer the land to the college - Seattle has a pop[ulation] <br><br> |
| Further Information |
This letter from Sheldon Jackson to Robert McNiece expresses interest in starting a Presbyterian College. He notes that an effort is being made to move Whitworth College from Sumner to Seattle. |
| Creator |
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909 |
| Date |
1895-05-23 |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Source |
Letter, Sheldon Jackson to Bro. McNiece, May 23, 1895 |
| Spatial Coverage |
Seattle (Washington); Sumner (Washington) |
| People |
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909; McNiece, Robert G. (Robert Gibson), 1839-1913 |
| Setname |
wc_tw |
| ID |
1095787 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69w0dc5/1095787 |
