Edwin J. Allen, Jr. papers, 1872-1971
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allen, Edwin J., Jr.
- Title
- Edwin J. Allen, Jr. papers
- Dates
- 1872-1971 (inclusive)18721971
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0062allen (collection)
- Summary
- The Edwin J. Allen, Jr. papers include materials related to Native American culture such as Attorney Frederick W. Post's files on Nooksack, Duwamish, Suiattle-Sauk and S'Klallam tribes' land claims cases before the Indian Claims Commission.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Edwin J. Allen, Jr. taught in the Anthropology Department of Western Washington University from 1969-1976, during which time he collected these materials.
Content Description
The Edwin J. Allen, Jr. papers include materials related to Pacific Northwest Native American culture. Among these materials are an illustrated manuscript entitled "A Compendium of the Nooksack Indian Land Claims;" several bibliographies in various states of completion; and Attorney Frederick W. Post's files on Indian land claims cases before the Indian Claims Commission, 1950-1963. Post represented the Nooksack, Duwamish, Suiattle-Sauk and S'Klallam tribes.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Edwin J. Allen, Jr. papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Edwin J. Allen, Jr. in 1974.
Processing Note
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Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: A Compendium of the Nooksack Indian Land ClaimsDates: UndatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Bibliographies- Native American SourcesDates: UndatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: Correspondence Re: Nooksack Bibliography ProjectDates: 1970-1971Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Nooksack Status CorrespondenceDates: 1970Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: Report of General Accounting Office Re: Petition of the Nooksack Tribe (Indian Claims Commission #46)Dates: 1950Container: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: Findings of Fact- Appeal- NooksackDates: 1950-1963Container: Box/Folder 1/6
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Description: Index for Post MaterialsDates: UndatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/7
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Description: Nooksack Defense ExhibitDates: 1949-1950Container: Box/Folder 1/8
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Description: Proposed Findings of Fact; Petition; Answer- DuwamishDates: 1955Container: Box/Folder 1/9
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Description: Duwamish Defense Exhibit 208A- Surveyor's ReportDates: 1862Container: Box/Folder 1/10
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Description: Duwamish Defense Request for Findings of FactDates: 1959Container: Box/Folder 1/11
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Description: Duwamish et. al. vs. The United States of America (In the United States Court of Claims)Dates: 1926Container: Box/Folder 1/12
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Description: Duwamish TestimonyDates: 1952-1957Container: Box/Folder 1/13
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Description: Suiattle-Sauk Findings of FactDates: 1951-1955Container: Box/Folder 1/14
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Description: Suiattle-Sauk ExhibitsDates: 1800s-1900sContainer: Box/Folder 1/15
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Description: Sklallam Testimony (Folder 1)Dates: 1872-1960Container: Box/Folder 2/1
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Description: Sklallam Testimony (Folder 2)Dates: 1953-1959Container: Box/Folder 2/2
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Description: Sklallam Defense Request for Findings of FactDates: UndatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/3
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Description: Indian Claims Commission Findings of Fact- Relating to Allocation of Point Elliott Treaty ConsiderationDates: 1963Container: Box/Folder 2/4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America--Land tenure--Washington (State)--History--Sources
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)--Claims
Corporate Names
- United States--Indian Claims Commission--History--Sources
Geographical Names
- Duwamish Tribe--History--Sources
- Jamestown S'Klallum Tribe of Washington--History--Sources
- Lower Elwha Tribal Community of the Lower Elwha Reservation, Washington--History--Sources
- Nooksack Indian Tribe of Washington--History--Sources
- Port Gamble Indian Community of the Port Gamble Reservation, Washington--History--Sources
- Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of Washington--History--Sources
- Washington (State)--History--Sources
