Collection: Rev. James H. Howell-Missionary Pilot in PNW

Abstract

This box contains reports on the work Rev. Howell did on his flights as well as narratives and a flyer informing people of his work. There are also audio-visual sources about the North Idaho Mobile Mission. As well as biographical information about his travels and work.

Dates

Creation: 1954-1992

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is open for use

Biographical / Historical

Rev. James H. Howell graduated from Cornell University with a BS in extension and then attended seminary at Princeton and graduated in 1954. After graduation he worked with the North Idaho Presbytery for their Sunday schools. In 1958 he received his pilot license and began to fly to the northern parts of Idaho where he did his work. Later in his work he took kids from northern Idaho to Camp O’Hara and later Camp Spalding when North Idaho Presbytery and Spokane Presbytery merged in 1973.