University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2696-012Marr, Carolyn, 1949-Carolyn Marr papers1977-19920.46 cubic feet (2 boxes including 1 negative microfilm
reel and 1 positive microfilm reel) Collection materials are in
English.Research materials from two projects
funded by the Jacobs Research Funds; interviews with Chilliwack-Sardis Salish
weavers and oral histories of informants who were enrolled at the Tulalip
Indian Boarding SchoolCarolyn J. Marr is a former librarian at the Museum of History and
Industry in Seattle, Washington. She is an anthropologist and is known in the
Pacific Northwest as an authority on local history, Native American culture,
and historic photographs. She has worked with the Chehalis, Suquamish, Tulalip
and Makah Tribes on projects involving photographs, oral history and material
culture, especially basketry and textiles. Several exhibits have resulted from
her work, including “Between Two Worlds: Experiences at the Tulalip Indian
Boarding School (1905-1932).” Marr developed her thesis based on the fieldwork
present in this collection, titled “A History of Salish Weaving: The Effects of
Culture Change on a Textile Tradition” at the University of Denver in 1979.
[Information adapted from the “About Us” section of the Dushuyay
Research website www.dushuyay.com; Date Accessed: 06/28/2023]
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2696-012-01, Carolyn Marr papers, 1977
- Accession No. 2696-012-02, Carolyn Marr papers, 1991-1992
Field notes, interviews on microfilm with accompanying transcripts,
photographs, slides, notes, list of informants, booklet, and final research
report written by Marr. Interviews discuss personal histories of Salish weavers
of Chilliwack-Sardis area and their methods and materials. The final research
report documents the hisotry of the Indian Boarding School.
Forms part of the Jacobs Research Funds linguistic research
collection.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for
use.
Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of
Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for
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Request at UW
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Dan, BerthaEdwards, LauraFernando, ViFryberg, RoseHatch, MollyHilbert, ViMarr, Carolyn, 1949-Moses, MariahSam, AlfredSt. Germaine, GloriaWilbur, LauraJacobs Research FundJacobs Research FundsPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Native AmericansAnthropologySound RecordingsPhotographs
Accession No. 2696-012-01: Carolyn Marr papers, 19770.23 cubic feet (1 box including 1 negative
microfilm reel and 1 positive microfilm reel)Scope and Content: Field notes, interviews, photographs and slides.
Interviews with Salish weavers of Chilliwack-Sardis area cover
personal histories, methods, and materials, and are accompanied by slides and
photographs of weaving and its products.
Arrangement: Arranged in 4 series.
- Series 1, Color Slides
- Series 2, Black and White photographic prints
- Series 3, Negatives
- Series 4, Microfilm
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for
use.
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Acquisition Info: Carolyn Marr, 1978-02-01
Series 1Color Slides1Slide 1Twill blanket by Mrs. Lorenzetticolor slide1Slide 2Goat hair blanket by Mrs. Lorenzetticolor slide1Slide 3Goat hair blanket by Mrs. Lorenzetticolor slide1Slide 4Goat hair blanket by Mrs. Lorenzetticolor slide1Slide 5Edging on Mrs. Lorenzetti's goat hair
blanketcolor slide1Slide 6Goat haircolor slide1Slide 7Goat hair in spinnercolor slide1Slide 8Spinning goat haircolor slide1Slide 9Tumpline and goat hair blanketcolor slide1Slide 10Mrs. Lorenzetti with loomcolor slide1Slide 11Textile by Martha Jamescolor slide1Slide 12Textile by Martha Jamescolor slide1Slide 13Martha James' first weavingcolor slide1Slide 14Martha James twillcolor slide1Slide 15Martha James knittingcolor slide1Slide 16Martha James and spinnercolor slide1Slide 17Irene James' "running diamond" detailcolor slide1Slide 18Partially woven rug by Irene Jamescolor slide1Slide 19Mrs. Emory detailcolor slide1Slide 20Textile by Mrs. Thomascolor slide1Slide 21Textile by Mrs. Thomascolor slide1Slide 22Mrs. Thomas tumpline loomcolor slide1Slide 23Chilliwack Art Council's rug by Mrs.
Thomascolor slide1Slide 24Anabel Stewart "B.C. rug"color slide1Slide 25Anabel Stewart working on "pertu design" rug for Prime
Minister Trudeaucolor slide1Slide 26"Wells Rug" by Anabel Stewartcolor slide1Slide 27Woven basket by Mary Peterscolor slide1Slide 28"Ceremonial blanket" by Mary Peterscolor slide1Slide 29Mary Peters' "ceremonial blanket" detailcolor slide1Slide 30Textile by Mary Peterscolor slide1Slide 31Mary Peters' rug on loomcolor slide1Slide 32Mary Peters weaving large hanging textile for Hotel
Bonaventure in Montrealcolor slide1Slide 33"Flying Geese" rug in progress by Mary
Peterscolor slide1Slide 34Mary Peters' rug close-upcolor slide1Slide 35Woven basket by Monica Phillips (Mary Peters'
grand-daughter)color slide1Slide 36Josephine Kelly spinning a 60-year-old hand-made
spinnercolor slide1Slide 37Josephine Kelly spinningcolor slide1Slide 38Mrs. Francis Kelly wheel made in early 20th century
(no longer used)color slide1Slide 39Woven butterfly design by Rosy Wallacecolor slide1Slide 40Mrs. Hope's tumplinecolor slide1Slide 41Tumplinescolor slide1Slide 42Weaving tumpline used to carry blanketscolor slide1Slide 43Partially woven rug and Salish basketcolor slide1Slide 44Knitted eagle designcolor slide1Slide 45Close-up of spinnercolor slide1Slide 46Cheviat sheep for white wool at Edenbank
Farmcolor slide1Slide 47Black sheepcolor slide1Slide 48Black woolcolor slideSeries 2Black and White photographic prints12696-012-01Salish Weavers30 prints12696-012-01Tools for Weaving 6 prints12696-012-01Textiles31 prints12696-012-01Miscellaneous6 printsSeries 3Negatives12696-012-01Photograph of Salish Weaver (unnamed)2 negativesSeries 4MicrofilmReel 12696-012-01Field Notes and Interviews19771 positive reel; 1 negative reelAccession No. 2696-012-02: Carolyn Marr papers, 1991-19920.23 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Final research report, tape recorded interviews and transcripts,
notes, list of informants, booklet.
Project documents the history and experiences of the Tulalip
Indian Boarding School. The tribal backgrounds of interviewees include Lummi,
Swinomish, Snohomish, Chehalis, and Upper Skagit. Two of the 11 informants were
not recorded; for their interviews only notes are available.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of
Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for
details.
Acquisition Info: Carolyn Marr, 1993-09-10
1/12696-012-02Research Report1992Scope and Content: Includes list of interviewees and interview questions
1/22696-012-02Interview TranscriptsAugust 19, 1991 - January 28,
1992Scope and Content: Notes and Transcriptions for interviews with Rose Fryberg,
Alfred Sam, Mariah Moses, Gloria St. Germaine, Molly Hatch, Laura Edward, Vi
Hilbert, Bertha Dan, and Laura Wilbur
1/32696-012-02Between Two Worlds: Experiences at the Tulalip Indian
Boarding School (1905-1932) - Exhibition Booklet1992bookletScope and Content: Booklet publication of the Tulalip Indian Boarding school
photograph and oral history exhibition; shown at the Makah Cultural &
Research Center, the Everett Public Library, The Tulalip Tribes, the Washington
State Capital Museum, PNW National Archives, and the Museum of History and
Industry
12696-012-02Rose FrybergAugust 19, 19912 audio cassettesScope and Content: Location: Tulalip Senior Housing, Tulalip, Washington
12696-012-02Alfred SamAugust 20, 19912 audio cassettesScope and Content: Location: Tulalip, Washington
12696-012-02Mariah MosesAugust 21, 19912 audio cassettesScope and Content: Location: Tulalip, Washington
12696-012-02Molly HatchAugust 23, 1991audio cassetteScope and Content: Location: Tulalip Tribal Center, Tulalip, Washington
12696-012-02Vi HilbertOctober 15, 19912 audio cassettesScope and Content: Location: Seattle, Washington
12696-012-02Laura EdwardsNovember 12, 1991audio cassetteScope and Content: Location: Swinomish Tribal Center, La Conner, Washington
12696-012-02Vi FernandoJanuary 28, 1992audio cassetteScope and Content: Location: Upper Skagit Reservation, Washington