Umtuk family photographs

Umtuk family photographs , 1960-1990

Overview of the Collection

Title: Umtuk family photographs
Dates: 1960-1990 (inclusive)
19601990
Quantity: 1.5 linear feet, (2 containers) : 1 manuscript box, 1 flat box
Collection Number: PH 346
Summary: The Umtuk or Umtuch family are tribal members from Washington State. The collection consists of family photos and portraits depicting family and communal life, including tribal activities, dating from the 1960s through 1990s.
Repository: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection may consist of materials containing information considered sensitive and/or proprietary by source community. Until policies have been established between the University of Oregon and applicable tribal communities under the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials, access is restricted. When approved, collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.
Additional Reference Guides: See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Umtuk or Umtuch family are descendents of Klickitat Chief Umtuch, often cited as being partially responsible for the peaceful resolution of a local conflict at Fort Vancouver during the Yakama Indian Wars in 1855. Various members of the Umtuch family have remained very actively involved in and around Washington and Oregon for decades, including serving as judges, health officials, and cultural leaders of the Yakama Nation.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains photos of the Umtuch family, friends, and community. Originally housed in four photo albums, only one of which remains intact, the photos depict family and community life in and around Vancouver, Washington and ancestral and modern Klikitat tribal land. Many of the photos are professional or school portraits, especially of family members as babies and young children, but also include a large number of candid snapshots. Images date back to the early twentieth century and feature scenes from around the home as well as some tribal activities, such as funerals and communal gatherings.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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