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.
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.)--19th century; Cherokee Indians--Oklahoma--Park Hill--19th century; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Park Hill--19th century; Park Hill (Okla.)--19th century; Schools--Oklahoma--Park Hill--19th century; Women--Oklahoma--Park Hill--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710032644
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
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