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Lost River: The Story Of the Modoc Indian War: An Outdoor Historical Drama, 1999-2000

Overview of the Collection

Title
Lost River: The Story Of the Modoc Indian War: An Outdoor Historical Drama
Dates
1999-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
7 items, ([describe boxes, items, etc. here])
Collection Number
SHL147
Summary
Modoc County Arts Council, Inc. and Modoc Performing Arts Theatre in Alturas, Modoc County, California, stage reenactments of the historical Lost River battle, one of the first conflicts that started the Modoc War (1872-1873). Collection contains 2 brochures and 5 color photographs advertising that performance.
Repository
Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library
Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR
97601
Telephone: 5418851772
Fax: 5418851777
libtech@oit.edu
Languages
English
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Historical Note

Modoc County Arts Council, Inc. and Modoc Performing Arts Theatre in Alturas, Modoc County, California, stage reenactments of the historical Lost River battle, one of the first conflicts that started the Modoc War (1872-1873). Writer Ben Van Meter and director Charles Massie tell the story of the Modoc Indians trying to keep their ancestral land, and their conflict with the settlers and the U.S. Army. The play is set at the lakeside at California Pines, near Alturas, within an hour's drive of the actual battle site, Lava Beds National Monument.

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Content Description

2 brochures and 5 color photographs from the enactment of the events of the Lost River Modoc War conflict. The dramatization was written by Ben Van Meter; sponsored by Modoc Indian Health Project Plumas Bank. The performance dates were in July and August 1999. Presented by Modoc County Arts Council, Inc. and Modoc Performing Arts Theatre. Directed by Charles Massie. The enactment took place at California Pines near Alturas, California.

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Administrative Information

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Geographical Names

  • Alturas (Calif.)
  • Modoc War, 1872-1873—Drama
  • Performing Arts

Form or Genre Terms

  • Theatrical performances--California

Occupations

  • Performing arts--California
  • Theatrical companies--United States
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