1968 Charles J. Flora: Lummi Recognition

Charles J. Flora with Lummi Tribe during recognition for his inauguration. Published in November 26, 1968 Western Front, p. 2: "Children of the Setting Sun, a Lummi Tribe dance group, performed the traditional ceremony bestowing high position and responsibility to a man as part of Wednesday's 'Culture in Change' program honoring the inauguration of Dr. Flora as president of Western. Pictured are Joe Washington (right), director of the dance group, Dr. Flora and Mrs. Silvester, Washington's aunt, who spoke in her native tongue." Negatives available #6811

1968

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black-and-white photographs

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Flora, Charles J. (Charles Jerry)
Washington, Joe

Viking Union (Bellingham, Wash.)

College presidents
Rites & ceremonies
Ceremonial objects
Lummi Indians

Bellingham (Wash.)

Campus History Collection

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