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O'Mary, Roman, 1919–2008

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: April 18, 1919 - November 15, 2008

Biography

Roman O'Mary served as the pastor of the Palmer (AK) Church of God. He was a schoolteacher, hunter, guide, and friend to Alaskan Natives.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

adult female boots, undated

 Item — Box: AR0004-4, Object: 1, 2
Scope and Contents

This pair of adult boots are primarly made of soft, tanned animal hide. Around the upper ankle is a collar of glass beadwork in the form of flowers and mosaic shapes. Below is white natural fur. There is an accent of ties with round animal fur. The seams are also decorated with felt and futher beadwork. Because these decorated with white fur, these would likely be worn by a female. Tlingit beadwork is a means of expressing individual and group identity.

Dates: undated

adult male boots, undated

 Item — Box: AR0004-5, Object: 1, 2
Scope and Contents

This pair of adult boots are primarly made of soft, tanned animal hide. Around the upper ankle is a collar of glass beadwork in the form of flowers and mosaic shapes. Below is light brown natural fur. There is an accent of ties with round animal fur. The seams are also decorated with felt and futher beadwork. Because these decorated with brown fur, these would likely be worn by a male. Tlingit beadwork is a means of expressing individual and group identity.

Dates: undated

adult male Tlingit moccasins, undated

 Item — Box: AR0004-1, Object: 1, 2
Scope and Contents

This pair of adult moccasins are primarly made of soft, tanned animal hide. Around the ankle is a collar of light brown natural fur. Beneath the fur collar is an embellishment of fushcia and green felt. Colorful glass beadwork in the form of flowers cover the top of of the foot portion. Because these decorated with brown fur, these would likely be worn by a male. Tlingit beadwork is a means of expressing individual and group identity.

Dates: undated

Deceased Ministers Collection, Roman Venson O'Mary, 1919-2008

 File
Scope and Contents

Report of deceased minister, copy of pages 212-213 of "Where The Saints Have Trod" mentioning O'Mary, copy of WWII Navy Muster Role listing.

Dates: Existence: 1919-2008

O'Mary, Roman

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The General Photograph Collection at the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center contains:

1. Photographs of persons, events, institutions, and buildings related to the Church of God.

2. Photographs related to other Pentecostal denominations or Charismatic ministries.

3. Photographs related to the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.

The collection is arranged in folders by subject (names, places, events).

Dates: 0000

Roman O'Mary object collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0004
Content Description

Tlingit beaded moccasins, gloves, and boots

Dates: mid-twentieth century

Two (2) pair, adult female Tlingit moccasins, undated

 Item — Box: AR0004-2, Object: 1, 2, 3, 4
Scope and Contents Two (2) pair of adult moccasins. The first pair is primarly made of soft, tanned animal hide. Around the ankle is a collar of white natural fur. Beneath the fur collar is an embellishment of fushcia and blue felt. Colorful glass beadwork in the form of natural flowers cover the top of of the foot portion. This pair are slip on moccasins and do not tie. Because these decorated with white fur, these would likely be worn by a female. The second pair is similar to the first, except beadwork...
Dates: undated

Two (2) pair adult gloves, undated

 Item — Box: AR0004-3, Object: 1, 2, 3, 4
Scope and Contents Two pair of adult gloves are primarly made of soft, tanned animal hide. Around the wrist of the first pair is a collar of light brown natural fur. Beneath the fur collar is an embellishment of colorful glass beadwork in the form of flowers encircles the wrist. Because these decorated with brown fur, these would likely be worn by a male. The second pair of gloves are identical to the first except they are decorated with white fur. These are likely worn by a female. Tlingit beadwork is a...
Dates: undated

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 8
Unprocessed Material 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
Alaska 3
Alaska Natives 2
Clothing and dress -- Religious aspects -- Pentecostal churches 2
Indians of North America 2
Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.)--Missions 1