Panoramic Photograph of Chemawa Indian School, circa 1900-1920, circa 1900-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Paul, Robbie, 1963-
Title
Panoramic Photograph of Chemawa Indian School, circa 1900-1920
Dates
circa 1900-1920 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear feet, (1 oversized folder.)8 inches by 54 inches.
Collection Number
PC.174
Summary
Panoramic photograph of Chemawa Indian School students and facility, circa 1900-1920.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a single item: a large (8 inches x 54 inches) undated panoramic photograph of the Chemawa Indian School students and facility, taken circa 1900-1920. Some names are noted on the back of the photograph.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Chemawa Indian School was founded as the United States Indian Industrial and Training School at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1880. It operated as an Indian boarding school for academic and industrial training. In 1885, the school relocated to its current location north of Salem, Oregon.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Panoramic Photograph of Chemawa Indian School, circa 1900-1920 (PC 174); Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

MASC staff use: basement, 3-18 (top of shelving).

Acquisition Information

Robbie Paul donated this item to the Washington State University Libraries in 2019.

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2019.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America--Education--Oregon

Corporate Names

  • Chemawa Indian School

Geographical Names

  • Chemawa (Salem, Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Group portraits--Oregon--1862-1941. gmgpc waps

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Paul, Robbie, 1963- (fmo)