Relander's Outgoing Correspondence
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Item "The $1.80 is the total...I assume you will be called upon to pay...in any lump sum accounting.... I do not know all the workings of the government."(UNPUBLISHED, 1960-01-05) Relander, ClickRelander is paying Helen Lennie her wages. He says how sorry he is to have lost her as his employee but wishes her success in her new job.Item "1st graph, 'authorized' by the Yakima Indian Nation would mean a vote by the entire tribe, a plebicite."(UNPUBLISHED, 1963-02-18) Relander, ClickRelander clarifies two points after receiving a letter from Charles E. Minton, executive director of the Commission on Indian Affairs, regarding Yakima Indian Nation affairs.Item "...'The 9th Infantry is scheduled for Gyroscope to Alaska in July 1956 and consequently will not be physically present to take part in the ceremony...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-01-22) Relander, ClickAfter receiving a response back from the 9th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Relander lets George M. Martin, secretary for the Fort Simcoe at Mool Mool Restoration Society, know that they are going to be gone to Alaska, but a recommendation has been made to make an officer to the 9th available to represent them.Item "...The 9th Infantry will be in Alaska for maneuvers and if represented, will be by token representation only."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-01-23) Relander, ClickRelander updates Albert Culverwell, with the State Parks and Recreation Commission, on how plans are proceeding for a Fort Simcoe centennial celebration, before asking for cost estimates for buildings like are used on state parks, but made for living in.Item "About a month and one-half ago The Evergreen published several 'open letters' from students...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1958-12-08) Relander, ClickRelander writes Jim Gies, editor of The Evergreen at Washington State University, to ask for a copy of an article that ran in The Evergreen on the time taken up by student activities.Item "About Larry George's picture of Celilo Falls. Anything in connection with the Corps of Army Engineers...requires, virtually, an act of Congress."(UNPUBLISHED, 1963-02-25) Relander, ClickRelander discusses the fate of a picture of Celilo Falls done by Larry George with Thelma Kimmel, of Kimmel's Korner, as well as the publication of Strangers on the Land.Item "The acquisition of the paintings has our individual support."(UNPUBLISHED, 1956-06-05) Relander, ClickRelander writes the Honorable Hal Holmes, state representative, about the bill dealing with the "purchase of the Alcorn paintings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 Additional shipping sent to Smithsonian Institution for surplus books, and attached purchaser's receipt.(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-04-25) Relander, ClickShort letter that refers back to REO-001-13-025.Item "...Additional typescript material for Yakima MS Addendum."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-06-25) Relander, ClickLetter sent to The Department of Justice with further information for the Wanapum case. Relander also lets them know that he is hoping to send more shortly. Ends, "if the Department finds material of value, therein, and wishes to allow a token representing a fraction of the many hours represented, of course there will be no objection, and it would be applied to prosecution of research and to establish rights of the Wanapums."Item "Additionally, Mrs. Relander will be leaving for Europe...in time to stop in New York and answer questions...assuring you to your satisfaction of non-political motives etc."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-12-31) Relander, ClickRelander gives a briefing on the Wanapum situation to the Program Director of MONITOR, in a 4 page letter, with the hopes that they will become interested in investigating some upcoming events for their television show.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 breaking lose from the confinement of 'giving birth' to something or other called Stragers on the Land...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1963-02-11) Relander, ClickRelander writes a letter to Robert Hitchman after learning of a death in his home. He encloses a copy of Strangers on the Land, and asks Hitchman for his continued assistance in his "'idle' moments."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 "...After struggling with it some time have concluded it a very difficult letter to write."(UNPUBLISHED, 1955-09-06) Relander, ClickRelander encloses a letter and carbon copy for Glenn Smothers, with the PUD, but due to struggles while writing it, he is looking for Smothers' help. He feels that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is concerned that the Wanapums may sue, in the future. He explains that while there would be no suit, he can see there would be possible congressional action. The Wanapums are not litigious. He also discusses the treatment of burial sites, which is the primary subject of the second letter.Item "Again, congratulations, and again, thanks."(UNPUBLISHED, 1963-04-23) Relander, ClickRelander offers Don Pugnetti, with the Tri-City Herald, congratulations for winning the Thomas L. Stokes Memorial Award. He also thanks Pugnetti for the review of Strangers on the Land.Item "Alba always thought so much of you and was so proud he knew you."(UNPUBLISHED, 1968-06-03) Relander, ClickRelander writes Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas to inform him Alba Shawaway had died. He gives him information about the funerary rites and burial. Relander lets Douglas know he will take peonies from his own garden with Douglas's name on them.Item "All bronze casting, in round, would have to be done in New York, the Oregon Brass Works founds only from flat...."(UNPUBLISHED, 1961-10-15) Relander, ClickRelander gives the Grant County PUD an update on what he is learning about possible sculptures, including price estimates for various sizes and materials. He also lets them know what casting is available from what places.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 "All other mileage taken care of on personal research trips."(UNPUBLISHED, 1954-01-12) Relander, Click"In reference to RAB: LLY 90-2-20-222, January 8, 1954, paragraph III"...the number of hours and mileage incurred in this assignment should be included in your statement for the month of December 1953....' There is no mileage and no time involved, since this was taken care of on a personal research trip to the Toppenish Agency, the letters were readily located and the cooperation of the Superintendent, Mr. Perry Skarra was graciously extended."