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Eli Gifford's papers on Chief Seattle Speeches, 1970-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gifford, Eli
Title
Eli Gifford's papers on Chief Seattle Speeches
Dates
1970-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.46 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
6403 (Accession No. 6403-001)
Summary
Research materials for a Master's thesis on Chief Seattle's speeches
Repository
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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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Eli Gifford received his BA and MA in U.S. History from Sonoma State University in 1988 and 1998 respectfully. He has published three books; "How Can One Sell the Air?: the Manifesto of an Indian Chief", "How Can One Sell the Air?: Cheif Seattle's Vision", and "The Many Speeches of Chief Seattle (Seathl): The Manipulation of the Record on Behalf of Religious, Political and Environmental Causes". Gifford also received his therapist certification from Sonoma State University in 2010 and is currently practicing marriage and family counseling in Santa Rosa, California. Gifford has been part of men's' movements for over 30 years and has cofounded programs for at risk students.

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Content Description

Research materials including published articles, essays, and newspaper articles about Chief Seattle's speeches. Includes Eli Gifford's Master's thesis about Chief Seattle and corresponding correspondence.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Eli Gifford on June 23, 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: "The Many Speeches of Seathl: The manipulation of the Record on behalf of Religious, Political and Environmental causes" Eli Gifford thesis
    Dates: 1998
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Environmental lessons
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: Articles and essays about Chief Seattle
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Correspondence about Gifford's manuscript
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4
  • Description: Correspondence about Chief Seattle's speeches
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5
  • Description: Chapters about Chief Seattle (various authors)

    Removed from binder

    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: Research notes, newspaper articles, published essays

    Removed from binder

    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: Miller, Daniel and Patricia "Chief Seattle's Speeches: An Example of History in the Making"

    Removed from binder

    Container: Box/Folder 1/8

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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