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Item Apology for not letting Relander make an announcement.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-02-22) Sheller, RoscoeSheller also thanks Relander for the publicity in the morning's paper and discusses the Commission Member's visit to Fort Simcoe, which impressed them, especially a man named John M. McClelland.Item Appreciation for meeting that Relander conducted at Fort Simcoe.(UNKNOWN, 1953-03-23) Sheller, RoscoeMeeting held for, "...the men and women you gathered from the far places who had so much interest in the restoration and historical aspects of the place that they came many miles for the occasion." Sheller lets Relander know that the Judge also praised the meeting. "Thanks again Sir, you are doing a whale of a job."Item Ben Snipes, Cattle King of the Northwest.(Binfords & Mort, 1955) Sheller, RoscoeA fascinating and very human account of a great westerner who realized his dream of a cattle empire through honest dealing and fair treatment. His operations, centered in Yakima Valley, Washington, and The Dalles, Oregon.Item Committee appointed for a proposed Centennial.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-11-10) Sheller, RoscoeCentennial "to be held next year recognizing Fort Simcoe's one hundredth birthday." Relander is on the board with Frank Ames, Mrs. Barnes, and Carl Bennett. It is Chaired by Stan Livingstone.Item Correspondence from Roscoe Sheller.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-07-02) Sheller, Roscoe"Not because I happened to be the person who wrote it, but because Ben rose to cattle king in our valley, I feel that the story merits pushing by all who have interest in the valley's growth and publicity. I don't have to tell you, of course, that people who spend years digging out material, writing, re-writing, polishing, proof-reading and all the effort and labor connected with getting a book published and marketed, is doing it for the financial return he hopes will come to him. If that was his sole reason, there'd be few books attempted."Item Discussion about Relander's appointment as Research Committee Chairman.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-02-18) Sheller, Roscoe"Surely something good is bound to come of this attempt at doing a long-neglected job, that of seeing to it that Fort Simcoe is restored and maintained." Recommendation to add Judge Kuykendall to the committee and Mrs. E. L. Mottley, daughter of Ben Snipes' cowboy foreman.Item Discussion of recent articles published in the paper and the need to sell banquet tickets.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-02-07) Sheller, Roscoe"When we look over the accomplishments of the two years our society has been in existence, they really are many. Many as they are it is only a start. Now we need to fill Harvest Hall for the banquet not only to interest more prominent people, but to demonstrate to the State Board how great that interest really is."Item Dr. Fred Burrows will be doing the Fort Simcoe story for Ford Times.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-10-21) Sheller, RoscoeDr. Burrows got in contact with a man he knew "who is on the Ford Times Staff and had a very encouraging reply, asking that all newspaper articles and pictures concerning the Fort be supplied him and that they would take it from there." Sheller asks Relander to collect the material and turn it over to Dr. Burrows, as Relander is the Research Committee Chairman of the Society. Of note is the fact that this is the first letter on "Fort Simcoe at Mool-Mool Restoration Society" letterhead.Item Fort Dalles delegation coming to the Fort Simcoe Centennial.(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-07-27) Sheller, RoscoeThe military's participation in the Centennial program is also discussed, as well as politicians.Item Fort Simcoe Overview(Yakima Valley Museum) anonFort Simcoe looking West across former parade ground with officers row of houses in background.. Fort SimcoeItem A history of Sunnyside, Washington, the Christian Cooperative Colony, and the Lichty family.(previously unpublished, 1935) Sheller, RoscoeA speech given by Roscoe Sheller in 1935 on the occasion of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Harvey M. and Ida Belle Lichty, in which he describes the development of Sunnyside, WA, and the Lichtys' contributions to that community.Item Information on Orval Petersen, who can get signatures for a petition.(UNKNOWN, 1953-05-01) Sheller, RoscoeSheller writes from Kansas, where he is visiting his son and family. He also mentions that he is going to try to start his Ben Snipes story while in Kansas. Unknown what the petition pertains to.Item Maj. Robert Seldon Garnett(Yakima Valley Museum) anonFirst military leader at Ft. Simcoe. Oil Painting.Item Item Request for more articles in the news paper for the Fort Simcoe Centennial.(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-07-28) Sheller, RoscoeSheller also praises the Army's participation as more "than we dared expect," and give more information on the Fort Dalles group.Item Suggestion that Relander should write a Fort Simcoe story for the "Ford Times".(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-08-06) Sheller, RoscoeThe booklet is "distributed by Ford Dealers everywhere." Sheller suggests borrowing a car from Burrows Motor Company to photograph at Fort Simcoe, and include the photos with the submission. "This being Ford's 50th Anniversary, would be the ideal time."Item Thanks to Relander for an article in the paper about the Fort Simcoe Centennial.(UNKNOWN, 1956-08-09) Sheller, RoscoeSheller also says that he will "arrange with the powers that be, if at all possible, for your press car to have free use of the grounds as you require."Item Thanks to Relander for an article in the Republic about Fort Simcoe restoration.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-06-12) Sheller, RoscoeSheller also discusses his meeting with Mr. Bucklin. "He assured the Board that it was the Park Board's intention to carry out the wishes of our own Society. It looks as though the whole program would now go along smoothly and as rapidly as the money permits."Item Thanks to Relander for publicity done about Fort Simcoe restoration.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-03-17) Sheller, Roscoe"I am writing Mrs. Travis today answering her questions and I would suggest that you secure a copy of the by-laws and constitution of our Society from Secretary George Martin of your city, if he has an extra copy, and mail it to Mrs. Travis."Item Update on the Fort Simcoe at Mool-Mool Restoration Society, two years after organization.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-02-01) Sheller, RoscoeUpdate on what has been done during the two years. "The trustees and the Yakima Indian Council, with the approval of the Parks Commission, now are seeking to have the renewable 25-year lease period on the 140 acres of the Fort property extended to 99 years. This requires legislation, which is to be introduced at the next session of Congress." Sheller lists all the expenses, and ends with a request for members to pay their dues through 1955, so they can carry on their activities. The bottom portion of the second sheet tears off to include with dues.