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The Origins of Sitka’s Presbyterian Mission: Rights, Responsibilities, Race and Religion

What was the relationship between Sitka’s Presbyterian mission, later known as Sheldon Jackson School, and the Alaska Native pursuit of citizenship, civil rights, and land claims? Alaska became part of the United States in 1867 and was effectively ruled by the U.S. Army until 1877. The mission began in 1878. It was 17 years after […]

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