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Owen American Indian Artifacts Collection, 1870-1965

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 353

Content Description

The collection contains Native American Artifacts collected by Owen. Included are artifacts from the Menominee, Winnebago, and Pueblo Native American Tribes. Collection contains artifacts such as a drum, beaded jewelry, clothing, bandolier and pipe bags, beaded purses, woven baskets, clubs, and a cradle board.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870-1965

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public; please consult Special Collections and Archives Department staff regarding handling procedures.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright status is unknown.

Biographical/Historical Note

Pieces from Owen’s Indian Artifacts Collection were displayed in Schneider Social Science Hall on the university campus from the 1960s-2000s, along with the Charlotte Goodner and Newman Indian Artifacts Collections. Part of the Owen collection was located in Schofield Hall and several artifacts stored in the Library Penthouse storage area during the 1970s. Since the early 1990s the bulk of the collection was in storage and managed by the Chippewa Valley Museum. The origins of this collection are not well documented and acquisition information is largely unknown.

Extent

19.0 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 5 oversized boxes, 1 unboxed item)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Native American (Menominee, Winnebago, Pueblo) artifacts collected by Owen. Many of Owen’s artifacts were displayed in Schneider Social Science Hall on the university campus, with the Charlotte Goodner American Indian Artifacts Collection.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives, from Chippewa Valley Museum, in July 2014. Donated to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation c. 1960.

Accession Number

15-011

Related Materials

UHC 352: Charlotte Goodner American Indian Artifacts Collection, 1870-1965.

Reference Code

UHC353

Processing Note

Processed by Julie Hatfield in July 2014.

Status
Published
Author
Stephanie Much
Date
December 8, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739