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Eva Greenslit Anderson
Eva Greenslit Anderson (1889-1972) stands as a pioneer for women's rights in North Central Washington, specifically in Wenatchee and Chelan. As an educator, school district administrator, clubwoman, and state legislator, Anderson consistently supported programs fro advancing the educational and career opportunities available for both youth and women from the 1910s throughout her life: especially during her time as a Washington State Representative in the 1950s. An inventory of Eva Greenslit Anderson's papers reveal speeches, scrapbooks, correspondence and other materials, which address her interests in education, youth, women, politics, church and personal matters. A short biography, a timeline of life events, a catalog of her major publications, and a list of useful secondary sources is also provided. -- abstract.
The Greenslit Family
Thomas Greenslade/Greenslit (d. 1674) arrived as a mariner in Scarborough, Maine in 1642/3. He married Ann "the witch" in Salem, Massachusetts in 1648/9. She later married Jacob Pudeator. Descendants scattered throughout United States and Canada.
Indians in the Making
"A compelling survey history of Pacific Northwest Indians as well as a book that brings considerable theoretical sophistication to Native American history. Harmon tells an absorbing, clearly written, and moving story."—Peggy Pascoe, University of Oregon "This book fills a terribly important niche in the wider field of ethnic studies by attempting to define Indian identity in an interactive way."—George Sánchez, University of Southern California
Alaska
The largest by far of the fifty states, Alaska is also the state of greatest mystery and diversity. And, as Claus-M. Naske and Herman E. Slotnick show in this comprehensive survey, the history of Alaska’s peoples and the development of its economy have matched the diversity of its land- and seascapes. Alaska: A History begins by examining the region’s geography and the Native peoples who inhabited it for thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived. The Russians claimed northern North America by right of discovery in 1741. During their occupation of “Russian America” the region was little more than an outpost for fur hunters and traders. When the czar sold the territory to t...
Cry in the Wilderness
Cry in the Wilderness details the history of over two hundred years of Christian missionary activity in Alaska. TABLE OF CONTENTS IAlaska Under the Russian Flag IIThe First American Missions in Southeast Alaska IIIMissionaries and Gold Seekers Push to the North IVFirst Missions Along the Arctic Coast VReindeer and Gold Bring Changes to the Arctic Coast VISouthcentral Alaska--Children's Homes and Moravians Along the Kuskokwim VIIAlaskan Churches Face New Challenges
Where We Live Now
The point of departure for this collection is a translation of excerpts from Zwischenstadt by Thomas Sieverts.
Indians of Oregon
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American Women Historians, 1700s-1990s
Profiles numerous women historians from diverse backgrounds. Explores women historians' motivations, accomplishments, and above all, rich legacies.
