Myron Eells

Myron Eells was a 19th-century missionary and author known for his work among Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest. He is particularly recognized for his contributions to the Chinook Jargon, a pidgin language used for trade and communication among various tribes and settlers. Eells authored "Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language," which reflects his efforts to engage with and support the spiritual needs of the Indigenous peoples he served. His other notable work, "Ten Years of Missionary Work Among the Indians at Skokomish, Washington Territory, 1874-1884," provides insights into his experiences and observations during his missionary tenure, highlighting the cultural and social dynamics of the time.