Details may be incomplete for some artworks. If you have information about a piece of art on this guide, we would appreciate hearing from you! Write to librarian@lclark.edu.
Please note that not all artworks are represented in their entirety in these reference photos.
Concrete cast of an owl carving
Lelooska (1933-1996), Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl Northwest Coast)
Located outside north entrance
The owl was first located outside the original entrance to the library, on the west side of the building, as can be seen in historic photos.
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Presented to Lewis & Clark College by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians at their annual meeting in September, 2006, in appreciation for the college's ongoing efforts to build relationships with member tribes.
Dedicated at Watzek Library on November 2, 2007
Located in entryway
Sisiutl
Lelooska (1933-1996), Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl Northwest Coast)
Southern Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Style
1985
Gift, Lelooska Foundation, Ariel, WA
Located in entryway
Gate
Designed by Ken Klos
1994
Located on second floor
Western window
Stained glass by Anderson of Anderson Art Studio, Hillsboro, OR
1967
Located on third floor
Eastern window
Stained glass by Anderson of Anderson Art Studio, Hillsboro, OR
1967
Located on third floor
Wall carving
1967
Currently on the second floor, this decoration was originally on an exterior wall of the library building before the atrium was enclosed in a renovation, as can be seen in a construction photograph from 1966.