Barchus, Eliza Rosanna, 1857-1959
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1857 - 1959
Biography
Eliza Rosanna Burchus (1857-1959) moved to Portland in 1880. She won many medals for her paintings, including a gold medal at the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition. Known as "The Oregon Artist," she was officially recognized as such in 1971 by the State of Oregon.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Oral history interview with Agnes Barchus
Collection
Identifier: SR9407
Abstract
Oral history interview with Agnes Barchus conducted by Karen A. Reyes on March 3, 1980. Barchus was the first woman minutes clerk in the Oregon Legislature and the daughter of Oregon artist Eliza R. Barchus. She discusses her mother's art career and her memories of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland.
Dates:
1980 March 3