Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh
Title
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh
Description
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, the first President of Pacific University. Born August 25, 1825 in Virginia. After earning a D.D. from the University of Vermont and teaching for a few years in Virginia, 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. He served as the President of Pacific University for the next 25 years. His tenure ended on February 2, 1879 in Forest Grove, when he passed away at age 81.
[on paper frame] Early photo of S. H. Marsh probably 1860 to 70 - JWM [James Walker Marsh?], 1951
Date Created
circa 1860s
Subject
Place
Medium
tintypes
Language
English
Identifier
PUApic_008010
Rights
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Type
Still Image