History of Utah's American Indian 2 - Northwestern Shoshone

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Title History of Utah's American Indian 2 - Northwestern Shoshone
Subject Indians of North America; Bear River Massacre, Idaho, 1863; Agriculture; Washakie, approximately 1804-1900; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Latter Day Saints; White people--Relations with Indians; Religion; Indians of North America--Education; Shoshonean Indians--History; War; Land use; Tribal government; Food; Federal government; Treaties; Education; Shoshoni Indians--History; Missionaries; Indigenous peoples--North America
Spatial Coverage Bear River (Utah-Idaho); Utah; Idaho
Keywords Bear River Massacre; Washakie; Military; Tribal Funds; Indian; White Relations; Traditions; Native Americans
Tribe Shoshone
Creator Parry, Mae; Cuch, Forrest S.
Description The Northwestern Shoshone Mae Parry In early historic times the Shoshone Indians were a large nation of Indians who lived and traveled over an extensive territory that included parts of Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming. Usually groups of extended families traveled together in varying numbers according to the season and the purpose of their gathering. Groups came together in larger en­campments at different times during the year to trade, socialize, and some­times for protection against enemies. 1 The Northwestern Shoshone In­dians have always lived in northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. They were nomadic gatherers, hunters, and fishermen. The Eastern Shoshone lived in the Wyoming area. Chief Washakie was recognized as the head chief among most of the Shoshone bands at the time of the entry of the Mormons into the Salt Lake Valley. 2 Washakie was known throughout the western country as one of the most able chiefs and had several sub- chiefs
Publisher Digitized by J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
Type Image/StillImage
Format application/pdf
Language eng
Rights Digital image copyright 2008, University of Utah. All rights reserved
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