Onaway School, Christmas in an old California Mission, 1928
Name/Title
Onaway School, Christmas in an old California Mission, 1928Entry/Object ID
420.70Tags
1920s, Onaway Neighborhood, SchoolsDescription
CONTENT NOTE -- This image reflects early 20th-century attitudes and includes stereotyped representations of Native Americans that are inaccurate and culturally insensitive by today’s standards. Sepia-toned photograph of students in an unidentified Onaway School class. The students are wearing costumes associated with a “California mission” theme, including portrayals of Native Americans and Catholic religious figures. The inscription “Christmas in an old California Mission Onaway School 1928” appears along the bottom edge. Remnants of torn paper on back, possibly removed from a scrapbook or album. Photo is identical to 2025.13.447.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Shaker Schools, Onaway SchoolSubject Place
Neighborhood
OnawayCity
Shaker HeightsCounty
Cuyahoga CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United StatesCategory
Photographs
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