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Item 145th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology.(UNPUBLISHED, 1952) Various"The history of the Colville was similar to that of the neighboring tribes except that Kettle Falls was early fixed upon as the site of an important post by the Hudson Bay Company and brought with it the usual advantages and disadvantages of White contact."Item 14th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology, part 2.(UNPUBLISHED, 1896) Various"This is the tribe which Smohalla is the chief and high priest. They are a small band numbering probably less than 200 souls and closely connected linguistically and politically with the Yakima, Palus and Nez Perces."Item 14th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology.(UNPUBLISHED, 1896) Various"They are the Coospellar mentioned by Lewis and Clark in 1805. They formerly crossed the mountains annually to hunt buffalo on the Missouri. Since 1844 they and most of the other Salishan tribes of this region have been under the influence of Catholic missionaries."Item 30th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology - bulletins.(UNPUBLISHED, 1910) Various"Nez Perces (pierced noses) A term applied by the French to a number of tribes which practiced or were supposed to practice the custom of piercing the nose for the insertion of a piece of dentalium."Item A. D. Pamburn - notes - Transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1900) Various"As heretofore stated the Columbia River was densely populated. At Wallula for a mile was a solid camp with merely space enough between the lodges to allow a footman to pass. There must have been several thousand people, all fishing points were as densely people especially at the Dalles, Dechutes and Kettle Falls. ....In 1853 (35?) small pox broke out among the upper Columbia Indians and out of a large tribe the Okinagans only nine survived. These were badly disfigured. The Walla Wallas were and are still the largest tribe in the Columbia basin."Item Additions of Relander's booklets to the Northwest Authors' Bookshelf at Seattle Public Library.(UNPUBLISHED, 1960-07-07) Various"I very much appreciate your forwarding an autographed copy of Strangers on the Land to my sister-in-law, Mrs. J. C. McLean, formerly Ingar Layman, of Palo Alto, California. Mrs. McLean is the daughter of the former Toppenish businessman and automobile dealer, Brady Lee Layman. Mrs. McLean has many fond memories of her girlhood days and friends among the Yakima Indians and I am sure will be delighted to have your newest book."Item Aeronautics clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1948-01-19) VariousClippings range from January 19, 1948 through December 11, 1966, with two undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "West coast buys 3 twin-jet liners," and "Yakima maps major airport building job." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Agricultural laborers in the Yakima Valley clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1964-12-29) VariousClippings range from December 29, 1964 through September 2, 1968, with one undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Yakima's rural revolution troubles growers, labor," and "Job Corps camp plan protested." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Agriculture clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1926-05-09) VariousClippings range from May 9, 1926 through May 11, 1967, with five undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "The beginnings of Oregon agriculture," and "Apples lead rise in Yakima Valley crop value." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please get in contact for further information.Item Agriculture in the Columbia River Basin clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1951-01-21) VariousClippings range from January 21, 1951 through February 2, 1958, with seven undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Farm unit plat of 5400 acre Pasco Irrigation Project," and "Columbia Basin's famous 'farm-in-a-day' sold by ex-Yakiman who won in in 1952'." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please get in contact for further information.Item Ahtanum Creek water rights clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1914-02-01) VariousClippings range from February 1, 1914 through November 15, 1957, with one undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Ahtanum Indian not considered," and "U. S. appeals Ahtanum suit." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Ahtanum Mission (St. Joseph's Mission) clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1908-11-13) VariousClippings range from November 13, 1908 through June 23, 1963, with three undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Old mission will be rehabilitated: Knights of Columbus endorse historical society and add largely to funds," and "Stone marker calls attention to historic Ahtanum Mission." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Ahtanum Valley clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1944-01-29) VariousClippings range from January 29, 1944 through July 11, 1965, with two undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Ahtanum Valley residents relate colorful history of early times," and "Students of Old Woodcock Academy being sought for Oct. 23 dedication." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Ainsworth, Washington clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1951-06-17) VariousClippings range from June 1, 1951 through December 31, 1961. Some headlines include: "Ainsworth once was busy town," and "Plat of Ainsworth." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Alaska clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1909-07-16) VariousClippings range from July 16, 1909 through October 6, 1968, with one undated clipping also included. Some headlines include: "Alaska gold rush speeded," and "Alaska, again a frontier with appeal, hopes for statehood as fortunes grow." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Alba Shawaway clippings folder.(Unknown, 1953-03-23) VariousClippings range from May 23, 1953 through June 7, 1968, with two undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Yakima tribe member wins another award," and "Yakima Indian traced ancestry to Chiefs." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Alcohol clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1905-01-27) VariousClippings range from January 27, 1905 through June 13, 1968, with three undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Sore because they can't sell booze," and "The Saloon - past and future." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Alice Blatchford Scudder - diary - Transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1888) Various"Had breakfast at 6:30. At 7:45 started for top of the mountain, my horse laid down, danced on side of hill, got to top at 10:15, got home at 12:30. Saw some lovely views. Saw two miles of cattle being driven. Had for birthday present pony, saddle, briddle, whip, glass, curtain and chocolate."Item Animals clippings folder.(UNKNOWN, 1906-05-04) VariousClippings range from May 4, 1906 through December 26, 1968, with nine undated clippings also included. Some headlines include: "Rider in the sky herds Yakima elk," and "Cougar killer -- hunting the mountain lion." Though not digitized, these clippings are available to view in person, or an image can be e-mailed by request. Please contact for further information.Item Annual reports from the US Board of Indian Commissioners.(UNPUBLISHED, 1876-11-08) VariousChief Joseph: "The country was made without demarcation and it is no man's business to divide it."