Guide to the Panoramic Photograph of Chemawa Indian School, circa 1900-1920
PC.174

Summary Information

Repository
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Source
Paul, Robbie, 1963-
Title
Panoramic Photograph of Chemawa Indian School
ID
PC.174
Date [inclusive]
circa 1900-1920
Extent
4 linear feet 1 oversized folder. 8 inches by 54 inches.
Location
MASC staff use: basement, 3-18 (top of shelving).
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
Panoramic photograph of Chemawa Indian School students and facility, circa 1900-1920.

Preferred Citation

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

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Biography/History

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.

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Scope and Content

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.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2019-01-07

https://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Acquisition Information

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

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2019.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Chemawa Indian School

Genre(s)

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

Geographic Name(s)

  • Chemawa (Salem, Or.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Paul, Robbie, 1963-

Subject(s)

  • Indians of North America--Education--Oregon
  • Native Americans

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