Relander's Outgoing Correspondence
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Item "The acquisition of the paintings has our individual support."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-06-05) Relander, ClickRelander writes the Honorable Hal Holmes, state representative, about the bill dealing with the "purchase of the Alcorn paintings for Chief Joseph Dam vista house." He gives his opinion on the matter. Relander also inquires on behalf of the State Historical Society and the Priest Rapids dam project.Item "The advance circularization has commenced so the publisher can determine, in a measure, the number of copies to be published."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-07-05) Relander, ClickRelander was glad to get observations on the Yakima Treaty Centennial booklet from John R. White, recipient. Publication information given for Drummers and Dreamers, and a request for book stores where White lives.Item Advertising plans for Drummers and Dreamers with J. H. Gipson, president of Caxton Printers.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-04-24) Relander, ClickRelander encloses photographs and says he will need 2,000 advance advertising sheets. He has been compiling a list of direct contacts. If he gets other lists, he might need 750 more. He's not going to contact dealers until he hears back from Gipson. He will be working closely with Broad's in Yakima. He mentions other dealers, as well. Details are given on how the Quigley litho should be printed. He mentions again the Yakima Treaty booklet and upcoming State Historical Society events.Item "After numerous pencil sketches [Quigley] turned out an oil sketch that has indications of more than meeting with my approval."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-05-31) Relander, ClickAfter deciding on a cover design for Drummers and Dreamers, Relander responds to an inquiry from J. H. Gipson, president of Caxton Printers, Ltd. He also passes along questions Quigley has about how the cover should be completed.Item "All of this of course relates to Drummers and Dreamers."(1955-02-03) Relander, ClickUpdate on developments sent to J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers, that effect Drummers and Dreamers. Relander suggests publication for the Christmas trade, and returning his manuscript to him, so he can make essential changes. He's going on vacation in June, so if Gipson agrees, Relander would like to have the editing done and back to him before then.Item "Although we have been very short handed at the office...I am still batting them out and have a stack of them ready."(UNPUBLISHED, 1957-03-27) Relander, ClickRelander gives J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers, an update on something he has been working on and the estimated price for 100 copies of it. He requests copies of the new circular from Gipson.Item "As I noted hurriedly to you, I'm to be in Seattle on tour with the Indians...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-09-11) Relander, ClickRelander encloses a clipping from the paper and a circular for Drummers and Dreamers. He also lets her know of his book tour plans in the Seattle area. He gives her information on his goals for the book.Item "As I recall without checking the letters you said D and D was down to 30 to 50 copies last spring."(UNPUBLISHED, 1957-09-09) Relander, ClickRelander writes J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers, after the summer vacation period, to update him. The largest discussion is of the Pacific Northwest Writers conference. He also discusses speaking engagements he's had.Item "As I understand, the Yakimas will name a 'graveyard' committee."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-11-08) Relander, ClickExplanation of how Relander believes the graveyards and burial places will be treated. He also asks Puck Hyah Toot, recipient, to sign and mail a slip for storage of his canoe. Having the canoe moved will help toward Drummers and Dreamers.Item "As remote as here, and with so many floods throughout the state, no really clear picture of the flood in the area has been obtained."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-01-09) Relander, ClickFollowing a flood that Relander enquires about, he is writing to Annie R. Mitchell, secretary of the Tulare County Historical Society, about getting "a copy of the articles and by laws of the Tulare County Historical Society." He also updates her on his recent doings with the Yakima election and Drummers and Dreamers. He also talks about his connection with local and state level historical societies.Item "As time goes on, mayhap you can help 'us poor Wanapums,' as I think we will have quite a story."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-02-12) Relander, Click"Our circulation department (we have morning and evening papers, passed on your note to me concerning the Wanapum story. Had I known you were interested, I would have sent you clippings at the time. I am enclosing a little follow through that should be of interest to Chief Tommy and his good wife; a few hurried notes taken close to one of our deadlines because Mrs. Whiz had to leave."Item "As you know, this is not a vanity book, and I profit in no manner in that way."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-07-08) Relander, ClickCircular for Drummers and Dreamers sent to Chapin Foster, director of the Washington State Historical Society, for his general information, and for his book department.Item "At approximately the center is an Indian fan, a long house and a bell."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-08-08) Relander, ClickRelander notifies J. H. Gipson, president of The Caxton Printers, about a change he would like done to the end papers of Drummers and Dreamers, if they have not yet been prepared for engraving.Item "At the request of the Yakima Nation I wrote several sections of the booklet and edited it."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-09-27) Relander, ClickA postal card from M. Kembel, with Hartman's Books, was turned over to Relander to respond to. He starts by clarifying the question, since the price and seller are unclear, and then offers to play middleman. Relander also encloses a circular for Drummers and Dreamers for advance ordering.Item "Attached are additional correction, and a few complete substitutions, bringing Drummers and Dreamers satisfactorily 'to date'."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-07-01) Relander, ClickLetter to J. H. Gipson, with The Caxton Printers, bringing him up to date on what changes and additions have been made to Drummers and Dreamers, including Quig finishing the cover, and pre-marketing that Relander has been doing with The New York Daily News. Praise of Caxton, and what they are doing "toward real Americana."Item "Authors of such books, regardless of their standing have few opportunities to place their books before a list of judges such as the ALA...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1957-03-10) Relander, ClickAfter finding an announcement for the upcoming ALA book awards, Relander wrote Caxton, who tried to submit Drummers and Dreamers, but heard back they were closed for submissions. Relander is writing to Robert B. Downs, chairman of the American Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee, to see if there is any chance he can still submit or if his book will still qualify for submission the next year.Item "Because of the crowded schedule, so far from home, I was compelled to give you an October 22 date."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-08-05) Relander, ClickRelander is following up with the Ellensburg Book & Stationery Co. in the midst of his book tour planning for Drummers and Dreamers to confirm that the date he gave them works. If not, he offers an alternative date.Item "Besides the notes there will be some sketchy remarks based on field work, dealing with the Smowhala cult."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-10-24) Relander, ClickRelander gives comments on manuscript received from the Rev. Canon Thomas E. Jessett S.T.D. Relander is impressed at the amount of research, and offers his material to Jessett. He recommends Rev. William Bischoff of Gonzaga as a good early reader of the manuscript, as well. Also included are copy of letter with editing marks and a copy of Relander's notes on the manuscript.Item "The big photographs were too bulky to get in the mail and I didn't get to Wenatchee after they were made up."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-10-03) Relander, ClickTwo letters sent to Doell's Book and Gift Shop on October 3rd. First letter: Plans for a stop on Relander's book tour for Drummers and Dreamers are discussed. In particular, the invitations and advertising. Second letter: Relander is sending lithos of the Quigley cover art and gives schedule information.Item "...The book is shaping up to something I can be proud to go all out for, providing my 'poor writing' comes up to expectations."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-05-15) Relander, ClickRelander updates Maggie Kuempel, with Shields Books and Stationery, on the progress of planning for a book tour and also a speech he is giving that she might be able to hear on the radio.