Henry Liberty Bates bow

Content Description

Bow used for archery made of Oregon yew wood, leather in the center as a grip, and horn on the ends. On each end of the leather grip is a marking of "40" and "Barnes". 70" long not including the ends. Flat on one side, 1" wide, and 1" thick. Tapers to the ends are of horn 2 1/2" long. Belonged to Dr. Henry Liberty Bates (1853-1949) who served as principal of Tualatin Academy and later as a professor of religion and sociology at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. He retired as the dean emeritus in 1927, and there was a building built in 1923 on the Pacific University main campus named after him. Bow was made in about 1900 by Friend S. Barnes, a local jeweler in Forest Grove, Oregon, who spent his spare time making bows and arrows and leading the archery club at Pacific University. His bows and arrows were famous around the world. Label for bow from the World's Fair in Portland, Oregon. Label states: "Oregon Mountain Yew Bows on exhibition in the Forestry Building (upstairs) World's Fair, Portland Manufactured by F.S. Barnes Forest Grove, Oregon". Label also applies to bow owned by Henry Liberty Bates (MUS.469).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No