"He asks if the Wanapums will be permitted to take fish from the Horn Dam on the Yakima river, known to them as Wanawish, for an essential part of this feast."
Date
1955-03-05
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Abstract
Letter written at the request of Puck Hyah Toot to Robert J. Schoettler, director of the Department of Fisheries, to inquire if the Wanapums would be allowed to take fish for an essential part of their first foods feast, and if not, he would not go to the lake, since he was law abiding. Very short explanation of the types of fish they catch and their methods. Puck Hyah Toot also invites his department to attend the feast. Relander tells Schoettler that, if he attends, he will see the necessity of the fish.
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2 sheets 8.5 x 11 inch carbon copy of original, which was sent to recipient. Typed. Inscribed.
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Puck Hyah Toot, Fishery rights