A collection of copies with articles and information on Wo Peen
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A collection of print copies of newspaper articles and information on Wo Peen, the native American Artist who did the murals in the Pueblo of the Seven Fires on East Campus at Springfield College. In collection are two articles that appeared in the Philips Academy newspaper "The Phillipian" dated January 14, 1933, including "Cushman speaks about Pueblo Indian Villages" and Wo Peen, Lecturer Here Last Night, tries to Show His People In True Light". There are two copies of these. Also included is a listing on ebay for the postcards created on the murals in the Pueblo of the Seven Fires, a description of "Buffalo Dancer", and an newspaper clipping that talks about the pottery of Juanito Wo-Peen and exhibition and demonstration she did at the Buffalo Museum of Science. The Pueblo of the Seven Fires is the name of the main building located on Springfield College’s East Campus, which consists of about 80 acres of forested land adjacent to Wilbraham Road that support the college’s recreation and camping programs as well as providing experiential learning opportunities for the community. The building, the only authentic southwestern pueblo structure east of the Mississippi, was dedicated in 1932 and originally provided meeting space, activity areas, storage, and living accommodations for the East Campus caretaker. The 4,4000 square-foot structure follows a classic southwestern design, with walls 24” thick at the base, tapering to 16” at the top. The floors are made of brick and the original roof was constructed of oak planks lying beneath a tarred layer overlaid with two or more inches of sand and soil to provide both insulation and fire protection from potential forest fires. The interior of the Pueblo features seven fire places, including a large firep
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