Historical film on the building of Sherwood High School

Title

Historical film on the building of Sherwood High School

Description

A video copy of a film about Sherwood Unified High School with footage from 1936-1937. Scenes include: introductions of the contractor and other involved in building the school; surveying the site; moving the old school house; clearing land; school building construction; Dedication Day with services by the Sherwood Lodge; a performance by 'Four Well-Known Entertainers' who may be cross-dressing; 1936-37 school staff; students playing baseball; a snow storm in 1937; May Day procession with students wearing white; Sherwood Unified High School marching band; a bonfire celebration; and a football game between Sherwood and Tigard high schools. The original film was probably silent. There is no audio on this recording.

Source

Sherwood Historical Society

Date

1937

Language

English

Identifier

SHS_OH_78

Subject

Washington County (Or.) -- History

Rights

In Copyright

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Extent

1 video file (15 min.)

Spatial Coverage

Washington County (Or.)

Sherwood (Or.)

Type

Moving Image