Pacific University Historic Photographs

Redface performance at a Pacific University alumni dinner

A dance that appears to be by white performers wearing redface, held at a Pacific University alumni dinner, probably in 1959. There were at least two alumni dinners held in 1957-1959 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 performing a fake "pow-wow" dance (visible in this image); 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.

1959

Redface

Cultural Appropriation

Racism--Oregon--Photographs

Oregon--Race relations--Photographs

Forest Grove, Oregon

gelatin silver prints;

English

PUApic_008549

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Photo Image Collection, Pacific University Archives

Still Image