Portrait of Sidney H. Marsh

Title

Portrait of Sidney H. Marsh

Description

Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first president from 1853 to 1879. He travelled to Oregon in 1853 on the invitation of George Atkinson. He became principal of Tualatin Academy upon his arrival in 1853, and then became the first president of Pacific University the following year. His tenure ended on February 2, 1879 in Forest Grove, when he passed away at age 81.

[back] President; Preserve carefully to: Ferrin; Forest Grove, Ore.; PACIFIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FOREST GROVE. OREGON; Portland, Oregon.; Sidney H. Marsh; students and alumni; M-N; Sidney Harper Marsh; First President

Identifier

PUApic_012231

Creator

Buchtel and Stolte, studio, Portland, Oregon

Subject

College administrators

Pioneers

Portraits

Universities and colleges

Universities and colleges--Administration

College presidents

Marsh, Sidney H. (Sidney Harper), 1825-1879

Genealogy & Family History

Heritage Studies

Higher Education

History (General)

Local & State History

Spatial Coverage

Portland, Oregon

Language

English

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

circa 1960s

Date

1960/1969

Medium

albumen prints; card photographs

Source

Photo Image Collection, Pacific University Archives

Type

Still Image