100 Years in the Flathead Valley: The St. Ignatius Centennial - Paperback - 9781425483050

100 Years in the Flathead Valley: The St. Ignatius Centennial is a book that celebrates the centennial anniversary of the St. Ignatius Mission, located in the Flathead Valley of Montana. The book provides a comprehensive history of the mission, including its founding in 1854 by Jesuit missionaries and its subsequent growth and development over the next 100 years. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of the mission's history, from its early days as a small mission serving the Salish people to its expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it became a major center of Catholic education and evangelization in the region. The book also includes detailed information about the people who lived and worked at the mission, including the Jesuit priests and nuns who served as teachers and caretakers for the community.In addition to its historical content, 100 Years in the Flathead Valley also features a wealth of photographs and other visual materials that help bring the mission's story to life. These include images of the mission's buildings and grounds, portraits of the people who lived and worked there, and photographs of important events and ceremonies that took place over the years.Overall, 100 Years in the Flathead Valley: The St. Ignatius Centennial is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history of one of Montana's most important Catholic missions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Flathead Valley or the role of religion in the development of the American West.History of the St. Ignatius Mission.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: St Ignatius Mission
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Feb 17, 2006
• | Number of Pages: 64 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1425483054
• | ISBN-13: 9781425483050