George Nelson Smith Papers, 1837-1857 (Scattered)

George Nelson Smith Papers, 1837-1857 (scattered)

This Deep Blue collection is part of a larger body of research materials related to George Nelson Smith that are held by the Bentley Historical Library. Researchers may also be interested in the George Nelson Smith journals and letters, 1840-1879 [microform].

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Abstract:
Pioneer Congregational minister and missionary to Native Americans in Kalamazoo County (Mich.); founder of a mission in Leelenau County (Mich.) and early settler of the Grand Traverse region. Materials in this online collection include digital reproductions of records from the Michigan Association of Congregational Churches (1837-1841) as well as a diary and personal memoranda books of George Nelson Smith that detail his missionary activities and life on the Michigan frontier.