Native American (Cherokee) women from the graduating class of 1875, pose outside of the Cherokee Female Seminary, Park Hill (near Tahlequah), Oklahoma. Schools were built for both male and female students and were designed as vehicles towards assimilation. Importantly, they were constructed and operated strictly by Cherokee, without U. S. Government intervention.
Date
1875?
Notes
Condition: Card and image are yellowing and stained.; Formerly F45771.; Hand written on back of card: "Graduating class 1875, Cherokee Young Ladies Seminary, Park Hill, Indian Territory. Cost $45,000, built by the tribe without U. S. Government aid, fruits of Christian civilization."; Title supplied.; R7100326449
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on cabinet card ; 12 x 18 cm. (4 1/2 x 7 in.)
Subject
Cherokee Female Seminary (Park Hill, Okla.)--1870-1880.; Cherokee Indians--Oklahoma--Park Hill--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Park Hill--1870-1880.; Park Hill (Okla.)--1870-1880.; Schools--Oklahoma--Park Hill--1870-1880.; Women--Oklahoma--Park Hill--1870-1880.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Cabinet photographs.; Film negatives.; Imaged.; Image
