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| + | | name = St. Louis Mission School | ||
| + | | image = | ||
| + | | image_size = 250px | ||
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| + | | established = 1887 | ||
| + | | construction_began = | ||
| + | | construction_ended = | ||
| + | | opened = 1887 | ||
| + | | closed = 1949 | ||
| + | | demolished = yes | ||
| + | | current_status = | ||
| + | | 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. | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 6 February 2018
| St. Louis Mission School | |
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| Established | 1887 |
| Opened | 1887 |
| Closed | 1949 |
| Demolished | yes |
| Location | Pawhuska, OK |
| Alternate Names | |
History
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.
