Appeal to Save Celilo Falls: A Message from the Yakima Indians, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0001

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The Yakima Indians are appealing to Hon. George B. Schwabe to save their fishing rights at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, which are guaranteed in a treaty from 1855. They are asking for support to stop the construction of The Dalles Dam, which would flood Celilo Falls and harm their community. They are requesting that Schwabe vote against appropriations for the dam.

Dates

1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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