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+ | | name = St. Louis Mission School | ||
+ | | image = | ||
+ | | image_size = 250px | ||
+ | | alt = | ||
+ | | caption = | ||
+ | | established = 1887 | ||
+ | | construction_began = | ||
+ | | construction_ended = | ||
+ | | opened = 1887 | ||
+ | | closed = 1949 | ||
+ | | demolished = | ||
+ | | current_status = [[Demolished Institution|Demolished]] | ||
+ | | building_style = | ||
+ | | architect(s) = | ||
+ | | location = Pawhuska, OK | ||
+ | | architecture_style = | ||
+ | | peak_patient_population = | ||
+ | | alternate_names =<br> | ||
+ | * St. Louis Mission School for Osage Girls | ||
+ | * St. Louis Mission Boarding School | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | The St. Louis Mission School for Osage Indian girls was established 1887 by St. Kathrine Drexel and Bureau of Catholic Indian Affairs, 1/2 mile southwest of Main & Palmer in Pawhuska. The original wood-frame building burnt down in 1889 and was replaced by a four-story stone building in 1890. In 1905 the school also served as a "Day School for Half-Breeds and Whites" in the area as well as Osage girls. | + | == History == |
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+ | The St. Louis Mission School for Osage Indian girls was established 1887 by St. Kathrine Drexel and Bureau of Catholic Indian Affairs, 1/2 mile southwest of Main & Palmer in Pawhuska. The original wood-frame building burnt down in 1889 and was replaced by a four-story stone building in 1890. | ||
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+ | In 1904 the boarding school had a documented attendance of 125 Osage girls. In 1905 the school also served as a "Day School for Half-Breeds and Whites" in the area as well as Osage girls. | ||
The Mission School was operated by Franciscan sisters (1887-1915), Loretto sisters (1915-1942), and Blessed Sacrament sisters (1942-1949.) | The Mission School was operated by Franciscan sisters (1887-1915), Loretto sisters (1915-1942), and Blessed Sacrament sisters (1942-1949.) | ||
Later, the buildings were razed and replaced with a low-income housing project. | Later, the buildings were razed and replaced with a low-income housing project. | ||
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+ | ==Images== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:stlouisschool.png | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Oklahoma]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] |
Latest revision as of 13:46, 6 January 2022
St. Louis Mission School | |
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Established | 1887 |
Opened | 1887 |
Closed | 1949 |
Current Status | Demolished |
Location | Pawhuska, OK |
Alternate Names |
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History[edit]
The St. Louis Mission School for Osage Indian girls was established 1887 by St. Kathrine Drexel and Bureau of Catholic Indian Affairs, 1/2 mile southwest of Main & Palmer in Pawhuska. The original wood-frame building burnt down in 1889 and was replaced by a four-story stone building in 1890.
In 1904 the boarding school had a documented attendance of 125 Osage girls. In 1905 the school also served as a "Day School for Half-Breeds and Whites" in the area as well as Osage girls.
The Mission School was operated by Franciscan sisters (1887-1915), Loretto sisters (1915-1942), and Blessed Sacrament sisters (1942-1949.)
Later, the buildings were razed and replaced with a low-income housing project.