Statement from the Yakama Nation regarding fishing rights at Celilo Falls , 1952 March 19

Item — Box: DP 11, Folder: 68

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_68_0001

Scope and Contents

The document is a statement from the Yakama Nation regarding fishing rights at Celilo Falls in the Columbia River. Chairman Alex Saluskin sends this statement to Congressman Albert, urging him to vote against a power dam at Dalles in Oregon, which would destroy their fishing rights and violate the 1855 Yakama Nation Treaty.

Dates

Creation: 1952 March 19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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