Jacket
Object number2011.119.1
Manufacturer
Sir Jac
Date1966-1968
Mediumcotton; metal; plastic
Credit LineGift of Keith Harper
DescriptionRed cotton, long sleeved jacket with elastic on sleeve cuffs. Metal zipper down front. Two side pockets. Two buttons on each sleeve cuff.Dimensions26 x 20 x 23.5 in. (66 x 50.8 x 59.7 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in yellow felt on proper left breast: "SOUTH HILLS / YMCA [superimposed over an upside down triangle] / Longhouse".
MarksBlack with gold embroidered label in collar "Sir Jac [Registered Trademark symbol] / The Crest of Outerwear".
Printed in yellow felt on back: "NATION CHIEF / [male wearing feather headdress] / Y Indian Guides".
Zipper tongue engraved "TALON".
Historical NotesIndian Guide jacket. The Indian Guides program began in 1926 in Richmond Heights, Montana. Harold S. Keltner of the St. Louis YMCA was motivated by talks with his American Indian friend Joe Friday who emphasized the role fathers play in native culture in the teaching of their sons. Since that time the program spread throughout the United States. Donor Keith Harper was in the Indian Guides program with his father, William Harper, from 1966 to 1968. They were part of the Hiawatha Tribe that ran out of the South Hills YMCA.
Previous owner
William Harper
Related institution
Young Men's Christian Association
Related person
Keith Harper
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
