"In my previous discussions with the Wanapums they have interposed no objections to archaeological investigations in old sites with which they are not familiar."
Date
1955-05-03
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Abstract
Information about the Wanapum's graveyard sent to Dr. Douglas Osborne, curator of anthropology with Washington State Museum. Relander has a meeting in Ephrata coming up, and will discuss Dr. Osborne excavating graves that are not modern. The Wanapums are cooperative, but there is less to dig there than other places, which Relander mentions. He also says that the Wanapums are lukewarm about naming a dam after them. Discussion of the rock paintings, and efforts to move them. Relander was recently elected curator of the Washington State Historical Society, but doesn't feel the rocks should be removed to them, plus, the Wanapums don't want them removed. Description of the part he played in the first foods feast. Discussion of changes made to Drummers and Dreamers. Last words cut off the bottom of the final sheet.
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3 sheets 8.5 x 11 inch carbon copy of original, which was sent to recipient. Typed.