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1897 University of Oregon Glee Club Photo Identified UO Ducks History:
$69.99
- Up for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant 1897 University of Oregon Men's Glee Club large-format studio portrait photograph. This piece features a formal portrait of 14 members dressed in formal attire for their "Annual Tour, Season '97-'98."The back of the heavy cardstock mount features the original printed concert program layout, detailing song listings (such as "Until the Dawn," "Coster Song," and "Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground"), staff roles, and a written introduction about the club's musical styling.Historical Significance & Notable Members:
This photograph captures several young men who went on to shape early 20th-century Oregon history. A typed key index is attached to the reverse side identifying the members row-by-row:- BACK ROW: W.G. Beattie (future Head of UO Social Welfare Dept. and Oregon educator), A.L. Gilliland, E.M. Patterson, J.R. Barber, J.N. Dolph.
- MIDDLE ROW: J.O. Van Winkle (future prominent Oregon physician & surgeon), Allen Eaton (renowned 20th-century folk art authority, sociologist, author, and champion of immigrant arts), J.P. White, Percy Garrigues, John Peters.
- FRONT ROW: Arthur Frazer, C.E. Senders, W.K. Glen, Arthur Gardner.
The back also includes period handwritten identification notes ("Jack," "Fish," etc.) directly correlating members to their performances. This is a museum-worthy item perfect for University of Oregon collectors, regional historians, or descendants tracing family genealogy.Dimensions:
Large format display size. Please check the listing photos for exact overall edge dimensions.
Condition: The central photograph print itself is in very good antique condition with great clarity and deep tone contrast. The heavy paper cardstock mount is DAMAGED; the bottom-right corner is entirely broken off/missing, and the edges exhibit substantial chipping, tearing, and historic age-toning. The back program text has some paper loss along the bottom edge where it was previously mounted or detached. Sold AS-IS as a fantastic piece of early University of Oregon history, highly suitable for custom archival matting and framing.
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