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.

Subject

Washington County (Or.) -- History

Place

Washington County (Or.)
Sherwood (Or.)

Extent

1 video file (15 min.)

Language

English

Identifier

SHS_OH_78

Rights

In Copyright
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Source

Sherwood Historical Society

Type

Moving Image