Polly Katherine Lewis passed on March 8, 2025 from COPD complications after a two decade long struggle. Polly was born May 22, 1947 in Vallejo, CA. Her father was Thomas Arnold Cox (1920-1982) of Tignall, GA and mother was Martha Alice Cluver (1921-1986) of Petaluma, CA. She was the oldest of five siblings, Linda L. … [Read more…]
Tribes are subject to the political whims of the federal government like no other people at any time in our history. First, all lands that make up reservations are held in trust by the federal government. That means Congress has the right to change its policies about tribes at any time and sell that property, … [Read more…]
John Work Journal 1834 The journal of John Work[1], a chief fur trader with the Hudson’s Bay Company offers many unique perspectives on the valley in 1834. Sunday May 31. Fine & warm, cool at night & heavy (Dew in the morning. Continued our route 6 3/4 hours) about 24 miles S & S. S. … [Read more…]
Encountering a Party of Kalapuya People South of the Long Tom River This encounter occurred in the Mountains Between the Willamette and Umpqua, the Calapooia divide. “On the 14th the party fell in with an old Kalapuya, whose portrait was sketched by Mr. Agate. He wore moccasins, an elk-skin dress, a cap of fox-skin … [Read more…]
Selections from: Dana Journal- This journal was challenging to read as it was in light pencil and a difficult penmanship. He writes in a notation style and is most concerned with rocks and soil types as the expedition geologist. He did note a few native place names from the Clatsop area 37- prairie nearly 3 … [Read more…]