Indian Trail Tree, October 9, 1949
Scope and Contents
Art and Artifacts related to the Evangelical Covenant Church and/or North Park University.
Dates
- October 9, 1949
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on the materials and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Import
Language of Materials
From the Collection: No linguistic content; Not applicable
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Originally done at the Edgewater Covenant Church
Physical Description
Chalk on masonite. Condition: Good.
Dimensions
45"x34"
General
Chalk on masonite created by Sallman, Warner. Tree is said to be located in Evanston on Chicago's North Shore. ; According to tradition, it has been bent by Indians while still a sapling in order to mark a trail. ; The trunk is bent 90 degrees to the right with two of the lower branches now growing upwards.; Framed.
Repository Details
Part of the Evangelical Covenant Church and North Park University Archives Repository
North Park University
Brandel Library - Lower Level
3225 W Foster Ave Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA
archives@northpark.edu