Articles, clippings, and bibliographical lists compiled by Reverend E. Paul Hovey about the history of the Presbyterian Church in the Northwest. Also includes information regarding explorers and non-Presbyterian leaders who paved the way for Presbyterian ministers.

History, administration and congregational activities of First Presbyterian Church of Sumner, Washington with special attention to the role of George F. Whitworth in its founding (Whitworth and this church were instrumental in the establishment of Whitworth College).