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Thompson, Flora Cushinway, 1893-1978

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Barbara A. Mackenzie

 Collection
Identifier: SR1936
Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara A. Mackenzie conducted by Katy Barber from September 27, 1999, to June 1, 2001. Mackenzie was director of the U.S. government project that relocated Native Americans displaced by the construction of The Dalles Dam in eastern Oregon and Washington state.

Dates: 1999 September 27-2001 June 1

Oral history interview with Flora Cushinway Thompson

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9586
Abstract

Oral history with Flora Cushinway Thompson conducted around 1971. Thompson discusses the Wyam people's way of life at Celilo Falls, and the Wyams' resistance to the construction of The Dalles Dam.

Dates: circa 1971

Oral history interview with Flora Cushinway Thompson

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9504
Abstract

Oral history interview with Flora Cushinway Thompson conducted by Joan Arrivee Wagenblast in April 1966. Thompson, whose husband was Wyam Chief Tommy Thompson, discusses the forced relocation of the Wyam people after the construction of The Dalles Dam flooded Celilo Falls.

Dates: 1966 April

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Celilo Falls (Wash.) 2
Native Americans 2
Salmon fishing -- Columbia River -- History 2
Wyam Indians -- Religion 2
oral histories (literary genre) 2