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…]
Henry Eld Journal– September 9th 1841- (at the Willamette Mission settlement leaving Turner’s house)- Our route has been through what might be called a hilly prairie country. the grass mostly burnt off by recent fires, & the whole country sprinkled with oaks so regularly dispersed as to have the appearance of a continuous orchard of … [Read more…]