Relander's Outgoing Correspondence
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Item "Because there is so little time left it seemed the logical thing to do it that way."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-05-26) Relander, ClickThanks sent to the Honorable Robert J. Schoettler, director of the Department of Fisheries. Enlcosed carbon copy of the letter Relander sent to the Bucks. Only half of the men can go fishing. He mentions that the Yakimas might complain, but only as an unforeseen situation.Item Collection of correspondence regarding sculpting for the Wanapum dam visitor's center. (Part 2)(UNPUBLISHED, 1965-02-06) Relander, ClickRelander does several sculptures for the Wanapum Dam visitor's center and these letters details his plans and process for them.Item Collection of correspondence regarding sculpting for the Wanapum dam visitor's center. (Part 9)(UNPUBLISHED, 1965-11-01) Relander, ClickRecipients include: Jack Park, with the Grant County PUD; "Hart"; the order department at Sculpture House; Tom Papaleo, craftsman or Richard Evans, with the Classic Bronze Art Division at Picco Industries; Puck Hyah Toot; R. W. Gillette, manager of the PUD for Grant County; and Lynn A. Smith, president of Picco Industries.Item "Eagle feathers are difficult to obtain."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-05-03) Relander, ClickRelander lets Captain Clyde Knaggs, of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, know when he will be in Spokane to get the eagle feathers. He then explains about the Wanapums, and their need for eagle feathers, and difficulty obtaining them. He gives the name of someone who the Captain can verify with. Letter ends abruptly.Item "Enclosed are receipts from those involved with the funeral of Puck Hyah Toot or Johnny Buck..."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-09-20) Relander, ClickRelander encloses receipts related to the funeral of Puck Hyah Toot with a letter to Robert Ries, chief project engineer for the Grant County PUD and explains the expenses entailed. The letter ends, "Typical to their fashion, the family does not outwardly express its appreciation, but they did, so much, and will do so publicly upon occasion. My own appreciation is expressed to the Grant County PUD and those involved for this humane handling of a lamentable situation."Item "He is out of hospital tomorrow but has to remain in bed about a month."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-08-30) Relander, ClickRelander is sending Postmaster T. R. Grove some clippings about Johnny Buck, Grove's friend, and about Priest Rapids.Item "He wanted any money used as a memorial. This was done during the trip."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-10-21) Relander, ClickTwo letters sent to J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers, on the same day by Relander. The first is Relander asking for records to be corrected, to no longer have Johnny Buck as a partner in Drummers and Dreamers, now that he is dead. The second letter is sent post book tour, giving Gipson information on how the book tour went, including statistics.Item "I am suggesting this and relying completely and fully upon your judgment and that of the bill's sponsor...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-02-18) Relander, ClickSuggestion made to State Representative, Catherine May regarding the salmon fishing bill, with the caveat that Relander doesn't wish to jeopardize anything. He starts by giving her background information. He suggests that the bill could be amended that the Wanapums are allowed to fish the same days the Yakimas are, worded "the same rights shall be extended to the non-treaty remnant Indians known as the Wanapums or Priest Rapids band." He lists four reasons why. Explanation of what they use the fish for. He defers to her judgment.Item "I believe, as Mr. Hovis does, that litigation is more expensive than acquisition of the burial site."(UNPUBLISHED, 1969-02-18) Relander, ClickJames Hovis, the tribal attorney, Watson Totus, the cemetery chairman, and Robert Jim, tribal council chairman are given a copy of letter that Relander got from Norman Fuller, with AEC, which Relander believes "might be of considerable value to the Yakimas in future developments relating to the Tomalawasy ancestrial burial grounds." Relander also passes on information from Mr. Rice about the burial grounds.Item "I can assure you that feathers as you mentioned, will be most highly appreciated and valued by these few people...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-05-09) Relander, ClickRelander thanks Mrs. A. E. Turner for her offer of feathers for the Wanapums. He gives Johnny Buck's address, but says it would be best to send them through him, since the Wanapums are heading out into the field for the summer. He explains the meeting they will have with the PUD to name the dam after them is a good time for him to hand them over. He requests her okay to run a picture of it in the newspaper, and promises to send her a clipping, if he does. He also asks for a clipping from the newspaper where she heard about it from. He ends by saying it is good these people have friends, like she is, and like the PUD has been.Item "I feel real good about getting this far ahead. McWhorter could never get that far."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953) Relander, ClickThree undated letters to Johnny Buck, or Puck Hyah Toot. The first discusses a surveyor will be coming through to meet the Wanapums and see the graveyard. Relander also lets Buck know that he's looking for houses for the Wanapums. The second letter is an update on progress with the dam and informing Buck when he needs to be present for a talk. Relander also requests a note from him about the loan of a canoe. The final letter is about cached items in Wahluke Slope.Item "I suppose 'big' things will be brewing up in your country...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-10-25) Relander, ClickClippings enclosed, one about the proviso the Federal Power Commission included. Discussion of moving the rocks, and removal of Johnny Buck's canoe, which the recipient, Tom, from the Chamber of Commerce, could take for a number of years. Request for information on who to give a speech to in Ellensburg. Update on the status of Drummers and Dreamers.Item "I understand that two Wanapum men and one woman have enrolled."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-12-30) Relander, Click2 copies of a letter sent to The Department of Justice, in which Relander reports that three Wanapums have enrolled in the Yakima Tribe. Relander believes they had to enroll, or lose land. There are now five or six remaining Wanapums. Efforts are being made to enroll Wanapums and Wyampums. Relander estimates 40 to 60 remain unenrolled along the Mid-Columbias, and all are possibly eligible for enrollment. "It's a quiet, waiting 'game' if you want to call it that, with the choice being left up strictly to the Wanapums."Item "...I will hold the Caxton Printers, Ltd. of Caldwell, Idaho, harmless against any action brought by heirs of Johnny Buck..."(UNPUBLISHED, 1957-01-21) Relander, ClickTwo near identical letters sent to J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers regarding Caxton's liability as regards royalties for any heirs of Puck Hyah Toot.Item Invitation sent to E. D. Hemstreet to attend the Wanapum's first foods feast.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-03-18) Relander, ClickEnclosed is a copy of the letter to Mr. Schoettler, and Relander promises to keep Hemstreet up to date on when the Wanapums will fish. Hemstreet is also invited, by Puck Hyah Toot. Relander told Puck Hyah Toot that Hemstreet is looking for venison for him. Address given for Puck Hyah Toot, Johnny Buck, at the end of the letter.Item Invitation to feast at Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-04-02) Relander, ClickInvitation for Del Nordquist, with Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, to attend the Wanapum's first foods feast. Mention of a boundary matter, which is a delicate matter. History of the Moses Indians.Item "It is important too that you bring dress up clothes--also Rex and Frank--because we will take pictures that may go into Washington."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-04-28) Relander, ClickTwo letters about a visit by the PUD. In the first letter: After receiving a call from the PUD, Relander writes Johnny Buck and gives him plans for meeting with them in order for the naming of Wanapum Dam to take place. In the second letter, to an unknown recipient, Relander also discusses Drummers and Dreamers, the work he's done testifying, and an interest in eagle feathers.Item "It is seldom that I'm portrayed with my agency and Indian friends...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-09-15) Relander, ClickRelander is eager to see the picture taken of him with his friends by Edward Lindstrom, recipient. He encloses an updated circular for Drummers and Dreamers and gives his purchasing options. Relander closes with talk of his planned book tour.Item "It is very good the way things are working out and this is just what we have been working for."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-04-28) Relander, ClickRelander passes on information from the people building the dam. There is an important meeting coming up when the dam will be publicly named Wanapum, and all possible members of the Wanapums should be present. "You must get off that day because we will meet people we have not yet met and much depends upon this meeting."Item "One should not think that with a fine map like that, there should be a chance of going wrong."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-09-02) Relander, ClickRelander starts his letter to Dr. Donald Clark with thanks for the map he sent him. He also encloses a clipping with an updated about Johnny Buck.