Tribal Documents

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Click Relander is best remembered for his work and friendship with Central Washington Indians. The documents collected here reflect Relander's advocacy for the Yakama and his intimate involvement in tribal affairs.

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Washat Dance and Yakama/Wanapum translations
(Yakima Valley Libraries, 1951-10-28) Relander, Click; Buck, Johnny; Looney, Jim
20 min. recording with introduction by Click Relander, a brief comparison of Yakama and Wanapum nouns and numbers as spoken by native speakers, Puck Hyah Toot and drummers performing Smohalla's Whashat dance, and a few spoken sentences in the Wanupum language.
Sweat houses at Priest Rapids 1935
(unknown) Relander, Click
Relander showed Puck Hyah-Toot some pictures made by Mrs. Clubb. The text includes Puck Hyah-Toot's identification of the content of the images.
First interview with Puck Hyah-Toot, Chief Johnny Buck of the Wanapums
(Yakima Valley Libraries) Relander, Click
In response to Relander's questions, Johnny Buck explains Wanapum tribal history and ancestral line of descent to Relander.
Wanapum Interviews
(UNPUBLISHED) Relander, Click
20 pg. typed notes about individual members of the Wanapum band and familial relationships.
Categorical answers to Comments upon proposed testimony from Johnny Buck in Connection with the Yakima claim
(unknown) Relander, Click
Relander was attempting to document the Wanapum Band's historic and cultural ties to geographic areas along the Columbia River, particularly in the Priest Rapids district. Details about place names and cultural practices are included.

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