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Sheldon Jackson and Presbyterianism on the Rocky Mountain Frontier, 18691880
Norman J. Bender
University of New Mexico Press Albuquerque
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bender, Norman J., 1927 Winning the West for Christ: Sheldon Jackson and Presbyterianism on the Rocky Mountain frontier, 18691880 / Norman J. Bender. 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index. ISBN 0-8263-1670-0 1. Jackson, Sheldon, 18341909. 2. Presbyterian ChurchWest (U.S.)ClergyBiography. 3. MissionariesWest (U.S.) Biography. 4. Presbyterian ChurchMissionsWest (U.S.) 5. West (U.S.)Church history19th century. I. Title. BX9225.J25B46 1996 266'.51dc2096-4421 CIP
1996 by the University of New Mexico Press
All rights reserved.
First edition
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For Norman Carl, Mark and Elizabeth, and my very good friends Christopher and Jessica
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Contents
Illustrations
ix
Preface
xi
1. The Evolution of a "Border Missionary"
3
2. Seizing Prominent Points
21
3. Creating a Proper Appearance
40
4. The Role of the Field Commander
55
5. Financing the Army in the Field
80
6. Women's Auxiliaries for the Front Lines
96
7. Education as a Weapon in the Presbyterian Arsenal
111
8. Attacking a Formidable Fortress
135
9. Combating the Legions of a "Foreign Pope"
150
10. A Clarion Call to "Uplift the Heathen"
166
11. A New Field for Conquest
183
Conclusion
193
Appendices
207
Notes
211
Bibliography
245
Index
255
Page ix
Illustrations
Section 1, Pages 7379
1. Sheldon Jackson as pastor in Minnesota, 18641869
2. Jackson as Superintendent of Presbyterian Missions
3. Jackson as General Agent for Education in Alaska
4. Mrs. Sheldon (Mary) Jackson in 1880
5. Frances Haines
6. Lyman B. Crittenden and Mrs. Mary Crittenden-Davidson
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