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To facilitate his historical research, Relander purchased a microfilm reader and personally transcribed thousands of pages of source documents. This collection includes typescripts of notes from historical government documents, books and articles, newspaper clippings, memoirs, letters, journals, diaries, interviews, and field notes.
The source documents Relander selected to transcribe covers a wide range of topics and contains a great deal of material for the scholar of Pacific Northwest history.
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Item 145th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology.(UNPUBLISHED, 1952) Various"The history of the Colville was similar to that of the neighboring tribes except that Kettle Falls was early fixed upon as the site of an important post by the Hudson Bay Company and brought with it the usual advantages and disadvantages of White contact."Item 14th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology, part 2.(UNPUBLISHED, 1896) Various"This is the tribe which Smohalla is the chief and high priest. They are a small band numbering probably less than 200 souls and closely connected linguistically and politically with the Yakima, Palus and Nez Perces."Item 14th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology.(UNPUBLISHED, 1896) Various"They are the Coospellar mentioned by Lewis and Clark in 1805. They formerly crossed the mountains annually to hunt buffalo on the Missouri. Since 1844 they and most of the other Salishan tribes of this region have been under the influence of Catholic missionaries."Item 30th annual report from the US Bureau of American Ethnology - bulletins.(UNPUBLISHED, 1910) Various"Nez Perces (pierced noses) A term applied by the French to a number of tribes which practiced or were supposed to practice the custom of piercing the nose for the insertion of a piece of dentalium."Item Item A. D. Pamburn - notes - Transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1900) Various"As heretofore stated the Columbia River was densely populated. At Wallula for a mile was a solid camp with merely space enough between the lodges to allow a footman to pass. There must have been several thousand people, all fishing points were as densely people especially at the Dalles, Dechutes and Kettle Falls. ....In 1853 (35?) small pox broke out among the upper Columbia Indians and out of a large tribe the Okinagans only nine survived. These were badly disfigured. The Walla Wallas were and are still the largest tribe in the Columbia basin."Item Across the Years - transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1951) Jensen, Hazel Addie"Camas, kowsh and saw-wit, belonging to the lilacious family grow very rank on the plateau and are three of the Indians' most desired foods. In April and May the pastures are dotted with Indians women digging with long hooks, for roots which they dry and save for winter use."Item Adventures on the Oregon - transcript (duplicate).(UNKNOWN, 1923) Ross, Alexander"The names of the principal chiefs were (in order of the tribes) Tummatapam, Quill-Quills-Tuck-a-Pesten and Allowcatt. The plans were literally covered with horses of which there could not have been less than four thousand in sight of the camp...."Item Adventures on the Oregon - transcript (part 2).(UNKNOWN, 1923) Ross, Alexander"The spot terminated Mr. Clarke's voyage by water. From thence, his route lay across land to the Spokane River, distant about 170 miles. Leaving his canoe under the care of the friendly Catatouch chief, he purchased horses from the Indians from the transportation of his goods."Item Adventures on the Oregon - transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1923) Ross, Alexander"At the mouth of the Walla Walla a large band of Indians were encamped.... The men were generally tall, raw-boned and well-dressed having all buffalo robes, deerskin leggings, very white and most of them garnished with porcupine quills. Their shoes were also trimmed and painted red; altogether their appearance indicated wealth. Their voices were strong and masculine and their language differed from any we had heard before. The women wore garments of well dressed deerskin down to their heels, many of them richly garnished with beads (higuas) and other trinkets leggings and shoes similar to those of them men. Their faces were painted red."Item Al Flint - The Range in the 70s - Transcript.(UNPUBLISHED, 1951-01) Flint, Al"Cattle in those days ranged on the north side of the Yakima river. Some would wander infrequently onto the reservation and we'd go bring them back. We never had any trouble with the Indians over the range. The cattle kept pushing further north each year for new range as the grass and white sage close to the Yakima river petered out. They still had to come back to the river about every 2 days for water but they had further to go all the time between the river and the grass."Item Alice Blatchford Scudder - diary - Transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1888) Various"Had breakfast at 6:30. At 7:45 started for top of the mountain, my horse laid down, danced on side of hill, got to top at 10:15, got home at 12:30. Saw some lovely views. Saw two miles of cattle being driven. Had for birthday present pony, saddle, briddle, whip, glass, curtain and chocolate."Item All the country is on fire.(unknown) Chirouze, Eugene-Casimir"Carnage, murders and war, here is what we breathe and what we hear."Item Annual reports from the US Board of Indian Commissioners.(UNPUBLISHED, 1876-11-08) VariousChief Joseph: "The country was made without demarcation and it is no man's business to divide it."Item Archaeology - Transcript.(UNKNOWN, 1956-01-31) Various"In light of present plans, it is expected that the Dalles Reservoir area will be inundated by the spring of 1957, thereby making further archaeological excavation a practical impossibility. Therefore, it is essential that funds be set aside in the next fiscal year if the highly rich and historically significant archaeological remains in this area are to be persevered for future generations."Item Archer request to Col. Samuel Cooper for a 4 month extension to his leave of absence.(previously unpublished, 1857-12-10) Archer, J.J.J.J. Archer's application for a 4 month extension to his leave of absence.Item The Army of the Pacific - transcription.(THe Arthur H. Clark Company, 1951) Hunt, Aurora"The alarm had been sounded. The Pacific coast was seized with a war panic and convinced that there would be fighting on two fronts -- east and west.. Clamors for protection came from all parts of the nation. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair asked for men and guns to guard the Pacific steamers carrying mail and gold between San Francisco and Panama."Item "As his ancestors were born and had lived and died in the Bruneau he wished to return there to live and die."(UNPUBLISHED, 1881) Stevens, E. L.; Wilbur, James H.Correspondence transcribed from microfilm by Click Relander about the Paiutes.Item "As the number of children of school age on the Yakima reservation cannot be less than 500, the boarding building which accommodates only 70 pupils should certainly be kept full. I shall hope for a better showing from Yakama next months."(UNPUBLISHED, 1879) Hayt, E. A.; Trowbridge, R. E.Correspondence transcribed from microfilm by Click Relander about Paiutes, Indian Police, and schooling.Item Awhi was not the author of the outrages you alluded to.(unknown) Blanchet, G."The aim of the visits of Fr. Pandosy was to inform your excellency that Kam-i-akan stirred up the Indians against the Americans."