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Bion Freeman Kendall papers, 1812-1870
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kendall, Bion Freeman, 1827-1863
- Title
- Bion Freeman Kendall papers
- Dates
- 1812-1870 (inclusive)18121870
1859-1862 (bulk)18591862 - Quantity
- 0.46 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4801 (Accession No. 4801-001)
- Summary
- Papers of Washington Territory government employee.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Bion Freeman Kendall (1827-1863) was born in Bethel, Maine and studied law at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Kendall moved to Olympia, Washington and was appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory. He served in that position from 1861 to 1862.
Sources:
Cleaveland, Nehemiah. History of Bowdoin College: With Biographical Sketches of Its Graduates, from 1806 to 1879, Inclusive. Edited by Alpheus Spring Packard. Boston: James Ripley Osgood & Company, 1882.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Bion Freeman Kendall Papers include correspondence, certificates, and financial documents that document the life of Kendall and his experiences as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory. Correspondents include Alexander Smith Abernethy, Anson G. Henry, James Willis Nesmith, Victor Smith, Henry H. Spalding, James Gilchrist Swan, William Fraser Tolmie, and Henry L. Yesler. Of particular interest is his 1862 draft report on various Native American nations and communities living in Washington Territory including the Quinault Nation, the qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌iq (Makah Indian Tribe), Umatilla, Nimíipuu (Nez Perce Tribe), S’Klallam, Spokane Tribe, the Colville Reservation, dxʷsqʷaliʔ abš (Nisqually Indian Tribe), and Tulalip Tribes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Materials are arranged in the following order: incoming correspondence, outgoing correspondence, and other documents.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1-42 | Incoming correspondence | 1859-1862, 1870, undated |
| 1/43-44 | Outgoing correspondence | 1861-1862, undated |
| 1/45-47 | Letters of recomendation for Kendall's appointment for Superintendent of Indian Affairs and Secretary of Washington Territory | 1853, 1862 |
| 1/48 | Documents
Materials include discharge and power of attorney documents for
Henry Peers and Samuel Scott, members of the Washington Territory Volunteers;
certificate for the appointment of Kendall to the position of Commisioner of
Deeds for the State of California; deed agreement; and land deeds
|
1812, 1832, 1854, 1858 |
| 1/49 | Financial documents
Materials include financial documents about Kendall's estate and
William G. Dunlap's estate
|
1856-1863 |
| 1/50 | Draft report Kendall wrote as
Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory
Kendall writes about various Native American nations and
communities living in Washington Territory including the Quinault Nation, the
qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌iq (Makah Indian Tribe), Umatilla, Nimíipuu (Nez Perce Tribe),
S’Klallam, Spokane Tribe, the Colville Reservation, dxʷsqʷaliʔ abš (Nisqually
Indian Tribe), and Tulalip Tribes.
|
1862 |
| 1/51 | "The Prospect of Freedom in Europe" an essay attributed to Kendall | 1852 |
| 1/52 | Correspondence written to Kendall and loan agreement | 1857-1867 |
| 1/53 | Correspondence written to Kendall | 1861-1862 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North American--Washington (Territory)--Government relations
- Indians of North American--Washington (Territory)--History--19th century
- Indians of North American--Washington (Territory)--Relocation
- Indians, Treatment of--United States
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Kendall, Bion Freeman, 1827-1863--Archives
- Kendall, Bion Freeman, 1827-1863--Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Washington Territory
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- United States. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon and Washington (creator)
