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Indian Agent diary
Creator
Title
Indian Agent diary, 1869-1870.
Physical Description
67 p. ; 34 cm.
Language
English
Summary
The diary describes Hays' duties as sub-agent at the Quinault Indian Agency, Washington Territory. He oversaw the school, farm, and road building projects. He was responsible for taking the census and holding "potlatches" for the distribution of goods. Hays also settled disputes among the Indians.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Thomas H. Hay Indian Agent Diary. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Cite as
Thomas H. Hay Indian Agent Diary. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
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Genre/Form
Diaries - United States.
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