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Cyrus Walker Papers

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Cyrus Walker Papers

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Cyrus Walker was the oldest son of the early Oregon Territory missionaries Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker. He grew up at Tshimakain in the 1830s-40s, where he learned the native Spokane language. After joining the U.S. army during the Civil War and then attempting to make a living as a farmer, he became a teacher at the Warm Springs Indian Agency. These letters, documents and clippings shed light on his experiences as a missionary, a soldier, a pioneer and a teacher at Warm Springs. This collection was donated to Pacific University by Betty Thorne, a descendant of the Walkers.

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'Christmas Gifts' acrostic poem by Cyrus Walker for his son with hidden message, 'Clifford'

1895
Letter from S.J. Newsom to Jason Wheeler requesting him to ask Cyrus Walker to assist with financial irregularities

1895
Drafts of a sworn statement made by Cyrus Walker defending Indian Agent William W. Dougherty, recounting finances and work at Warm Springs

1893
Sworn statement made by Cyrus Walker to Indian Agent J.C. Luckey as a witness in a dispute involving Jason Wheeler at Warm Springs

1892
Letter from Marcus Walker to his brother Cyrus Walker on politics and religion, particularly the 1892 presidential election

1892
Our Trip to the Agency news article in the Prineville News on the daily workings of the Warms Springs Indian Agency

1891
Letter from Frank Wheeler to Cyrus Walker relaying the successful planting of Walker's orchard and a list of the costs

1891
Bill of Sale for Cyrus Walker's cattle and farm in Warm Springs to Samuel A. Leslie and George O. Leslie

1891
Letter from Cyrus Walker to Jason Wheeler regarding the purchase of some trees

1891
Letter from Cyrus Walker to one of his brothers asking for news and describing a bout of illness and the Warm Springs school

1891
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on daily life at Warm Springs and his frustration upon receiving criticism for his teaching

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife reporting the positive review of the Warm Springs school and making plans for his wife's arrival

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on the inspection of the Warm Springs school and the potential arrival of a missionary

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on problems with the Native Americans and the church at Warm Springs

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on the launch of a new ferryboat

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on new school rules, sickness, and trouble with his job and a friend at Warm Springs

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on his loneliness and his work at the Warm Springs school

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife on his efforts to help his father with some legal matters

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife after the birth of their second son Glenn Elmo Walker

1890
Letter from Joseph Walker to his brother, Cyrus Walker, asking for advice in moving to The Dalles

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife reflecting on his first year in charge of the Warm Springs Indian School and his plans for his farm

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife discussing arrangements to stay with her until their second child is born

1890
'To Mary' poem written by Cyrus Walker to his wife

1890
Letter from Cyrus Walker to his wife discussing employment and salaries from the Warm Springs Agency

1890