Pages 1001-1100, undated
Scope and Contents
"Wallowa River and Valley" details the history of the Wallowa Valley region in northeastern Oregon from approximately 1805 through 1950. The document includes extensive details on the origins of many place names in the region. The manuscript also includes a history of the Nimiipuu (Nez Percé) people and their cultural traditions, which Horner wrote in collaboration with Otis Halfmoon. Topics covered in the manuscript include Chief Joseph and the events of the Nez Percé war of 1877, settlement of the Wallowa Valley region, and local participation in World War I and World War II.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Horner, J. H., 1870-1953 (Person)
- From the Collection: Halfmoon, Otis (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.9 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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