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Item "The Grant County PUD is very helpful to these people, fencing a graveyard and will move their last home...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-03-21) Relander, ClickRelander writes Senator Richard L. Neuberger of Oregon that he is pleased the Senator "co-sponsored legislation regard the Wyampum or mid-Columbias," and asks for a copy of the bill, for inclusion in his book. He describes his relationship with Chief Tommy Thompson, Mrs. McKeown, and the Wanapums. Some of the Yakimas are back in Washington, and Relander says he doesn't always see eye to eye with them, but the men who are there are good men. Relander ends by offering his assistance should the Senator need help in the future.Item "I added to the letter a suggestion of having the Wanapums indicate areas they would consider removal to...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-04-06) Relander, Click"Shortly I will be able to send ethnological notes on the Wanapums, for your files, showing references and personally gathered evidence that these non-treaty people are separate and distinct people from those covered by treaty, so you can see for yourself that these people have more than 'moral' right to a home along the Columbia, in time, at convenience and as matters work out."Item "...I am writing to assure you that the trust in these people will not be misplaced."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-10-24) Relander, ClickLetter to Congressman Hal Holmes about the proviso in the Priest Rapids dam construction. Wanapums will not try to block construction. Relander would like to discuss the Wanapums with him before he goes back to the capitol. Relander is deluged with speech requests, and many people have wanted to know what can be done for the Wanapums. Relander always tells them to wait. He wishes Holmes success with the election.Item "I thought it appropriate to write you, as well as to Senators Magnuson and Jackson...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-05-23) Relander, Click"I also explain, also, that these people, contrary to the common practice of Indians fortified with tribal attorneys, have a different psychology regarding life. They do not believe the world owes them a living. But they do believe they are entitled to a small bit of the land that was occupied by their ancestors when Lewis and Clark came into the country; the land where their religion was born and has persisted. And they continue to disclaim any affiliation with the cognate Yakimas."Item "...It was suggested by me that the maps would be helpful on a proposed trip to locate Wanapum burial sites."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-04-06) Relander, Click"The address of the PUD was included since he wished to write and determine the water level of the proposed dam. I added to the letter a suggestion of having the Wanapums indicate areas they would consider removal to, as letter shows. I will, however, explain to these people that this is NOT the reason for the engineer's visit and for them NOT to build false hopes."Item "My reason for writing Congressman Holmes is to inform him that something is being done at this end, and in Washington."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-06-19) Relander, Click"It has taken me years to unravel all the various threads connected with the Wanapums. I believe it would take ethnologists and attorneys weeks to run down the various citations I can make and suggest conclusions these citations and various references to interviews would indicate."Item "Thank you for your invitation to address the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce.(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-11-17) Relander, ClickRelander is accepting an offer to give a speech to the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce. He could give a talk about the history of Priest Rapids and insights into the unusual Wanapums, "the original 'Free Enterprise' advocates in the Yakima Valley." One or two Wanapums could come and play their drums and sing, which has never been done outside of a longhouse before. Congressman Holmes has shown an interest in the Wanapums, and he may wish to attend the meeting. Recipient is D. Broughton, program chairman for the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce.Item "...These people I do not believe were natives of the United States, they were at war with this country, and they later became public charges."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-06-01) Relander, Click"Incidentally the State Fisheries people picked up two Wanapums last week for fishing at the Horn Dam, where they have always fished. The state is evidently moving in on all Indians. The late L. V. McWhorter obtained passage of a state law permitting these people to fish at the Horn Dam. The Yakimas never used it. It was Wanapum territory. Then about two or three years ago, someone had this and several other Indian fishing bills killed, by number, without letting anyone know that it was being done."Item "This material will be made available during restoration of Fort Simcoe...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-05-09)"We are still looking for maps and plans of Fort Simcoe, which are definitely understood to be on file, but have not yet been located. I do not believe the National Park Service advisors will be used in the early part of the long-range restoration, so if these show up, I would want to place an order for photostats."Item "Understanding that there may be contrary to my unlearned mind in this matter, I sincerely request that you feel free to make notes...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-11-24) Relander, ClickRelander encloses 2 drafts of a story to be used with of the pictures of Indians and white men for Kenneth Crow, with the PUD. Congressman Holmes conferred with him yesterday. Relander assured him that since matters were working out, he saw no need for Congressional action or a Presidential Proclamation. He hopes the attached article sufficiently covers dead Indians, so he can cover other subjects, on which he has more material.Item "The Yakimas have never authorized a publication, but they felt that this is a 'once in a hundred years' event...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-06-03) Relander, ClickCopy of the Yakima Treaty Centennial booklet sent to Congressman Holmes, recipient. Information given on the background and writing of the booklet. He offers more copies, if the Congressman would have use of them.