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George H. Atkinson
1819-05-10 – 1889-02-25
Life & Legacy
George Henry Atkinson (May 10, 1819 – February 25, 1889) was an American missionary and educator in what would become the state of Oregon. In Oregon, he served as a pastor for several churches, helped found what would become Pacific University, and pushed for legislation to create a public school system in Oregon Territory. The Massachusetts native later served as the county schools superintendent in Clackamas County and Multnomah counties.
Occupation & Career
missionary, cleric, educator, meteorological observer
Education
Dartmouth College; Bradford College
Legacy Highlights
Organizations
Smithsonian Meteorological Project
Education & Institutions
Bradford College · Dartmouth College
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5539992 — wikidata View source
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