Relander's Incoming Correspondence
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Item Correspondence from Superior Court Judge E. V. Kuykendall.(UNPUBLISHED, 1951-07-09) Kuykendall, E. V., Judge"I remember Chief Smoholly, who frequently appeared at Fort Simcoe, former seat of the Yakima Indian Agency, where my father was government physician from 1872 to 1882. Smoholly had a round, fat face similar to mine when I was a small boy, and I remember father jokingly calling me Smoholly."Item Correspondence from Yale University Library.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-05-15) Hanna, Archibald; Metzdorf, Robert F."I estimate that a microfilm of the Fort Simcoe records would cost approximately nine dollars. There is a large amount of printed material in this collection on the Yakima war. However, I suspect that most of it would be more easily available to you at the Washington State Historical Society or the University of Washington."Item Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce newsletter with mention of a speech by Relander.(UNPUBLISHED, 1960) Board and staff of Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce"His subject will be 'Drummers and Dreamers,' and will deal with the Wanapum band of Indians living at Priest Rapids. He will also cover a few place names along with rapids. It is possible that two of the leading men of the remnant band will accompany him here, bringing with them their hand drums. Relander has been research chairman of the Fort Simcoe at Mool Mool Restoration Society and his research, in micro-film, has covered the entire northwest. He has one of the largest privately-owned collections of Western Americana in this region, including documents and similar material that provide a basis for documented newspaper articles."Item "The first Indian Agent, with whom I was personally acquainted there was R. E. L. Newborne, who was succeeded by Jay Lynch."(UNPUBLISHED, 1960-06-15) McQuesten, G. Dowe"I was chief clerk under Jay Lynch, and Chas. E. Roblin was my assistant. I have often wonder what became of him. When I quit, a Mr. Miller who was later Pres. of a bank in Toppenish, took my place as chief clerk, and the last I knew of Mr. Roblin, he was a Spl.Allotting Agent in the Indian service."Item Letter from the National Park Service.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-09-14) Hussey, John A."We, of course, would be most happy to obtain a copy of your new publication, 1855-=1955, The Yakimas. As you know, the National Park Service is one of the cooperating agencies in the Fort Simcoe project, and we are much interested in obtaining all information concerning the history of the fort and reservation."Item Number of visitors to Fort Simcoe.(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-09-28) John, Mathew"I'm quite sure that one half of all the people who came to Fort Simcoe did not register in the book. I believe the reason for not registering was on account of all the buildings being locked up this past summer."Item Postcard in response to article about Fort Simcoe.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-03-23) Shoup, Mrs. Earl"Dear Sir: Noting an article on the restoration of Fort Simcoe, S. C. Roberts of Pullman headed the school at Simcoe in the '80's, built buildings, and has written material on that era which should help on your records."Item Questions about the Fort.(UNPUBLISHED, 1960) Orbeck, Wilma"I Why the Fort was built - (Problems involved) II Main events that took place at the fort after it was built. (some with Indians) Who were the leaders + what did they do. III In conclusion I would like to bring in the present Fort Simcoe - (what still stands and what it is used for."Item "The reference librarian at the College yesterday showed me some very interesting and valuable material on the history of Fort Simcoe...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-05-17) Kibbe, L. A."I very greatly appreciate the privilege of copying this material and am giving a copy of it to the College library for reference."Item "Status Report on Fort Simcoe Movie."(UNPUBLISHED, 1965-06-02) Clifton, Richard J."Click Relander and Dean Guie will write the narrative portion of the film and supply this to Mr. Foster."Item Thanks from three associations for Flag Day Celebration at Fort Simcoe.(UNPUBLISHED, 1967-06-12) Martin, George M.; Mills, Robert L."An event of the magnitude of the Fort Simcoe Flag Day Celebration would be impossible to stage without the dedicated efforts of literally hundreds of people."Item Two letters from Champoeg Press.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-03-23) Abel, Richard E."I have a manuscript dealing with Wilbur while in the Umpqua Valley."Item Two letters from Sunset magazine.(UNPUBLISHED, 1953-02-06) Davidson, Nancy; Coleberd, Frances"I am returning herewith four prints of Fort Simcoe which you kindly forwarded Miss Davidson for use in a small report of the Fort. We were unable to use these photographs, but appreciate your help."Item "We of the Fort Simcoe Flag Committee would like to express our deep appreciation...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1964-06-22) Carson, Joseph W."We would like to thank you for all the work done by your staff, especially the fine efforts of Click Relander, in publicizing the program, therefore assuring the success of our Fort Simcoe Flag Day.