Pacific University alumni dinner with attendees in redface

Title

Pacific University alumni dinner with attendees in redface

Description

A photograph of attendees wearing redface while in line for a buffet at a Pacific University alumni dinner, held between 1957-1959. There were at least two alumni dinners held during this time period, which were advertised under the title, "Pow-Wow Dinner." The event did not actually include Native Americans. From photographs, it appears to have included: white performers dressed in wigs, makeup and costumes (similar to the two who appear in this image) performing a fake "pow-wow" dance; university officials wearing Native-style chieftain headdresses; attendees being given headbands with feathers to wear; and decorations mimicking a forest setting. This took place in Pacific University's Old Gymnasium.

Identifier

PUApic_009279

Contributor

Grove Studio Photo, photography studio

Subject

Redface

Cultural Appropriation

Racism--Oregon--Photographs

Oregon--Race relations--Photographs

Spatial Coverage

Forest Grove, Oregon

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Pacific University Archives at archives@pacificu.edu.

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Date Created

1957-1959

Date

1957/1959

Medium

photographic prints

Source

Photo Image Collection, Pacific University Archives

Type

Still Image