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
Creator
Buchtel and Stolte, studio, Portland, Oregon
Date Created
circa 1960s
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
Place
Portland, Oregon
Medium
albumen prints; card photographs
Language
English
Identifier
PUApic_012231
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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Source
Photo Image Collection, Pacific University Archives
Type
Still Image