Primitive Tribe Survivor Ishi Found Near Butte County
A fragmented report describes the discovery of Ishi, presumed last survivor of the Yahi in Northern California. Taken by authorities, he provided valuable knowledge of Yahi life to anthropologists before dying in 1916 after fading from the public eye. The piece recounts the tragic history of the Yahi and rumors of their extinction following gold-seeking white settlers.
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Orovide
California
National Automobile Club
Butte County
Town Named After Buttonwillow Tree
The text recalls a Buttonwillow tree that stood on a vast plain used as a landmark and gathering place for native people. It describes Ishi, the UC Berkeley study subject, jeho life, and death in 1916, noting the community’s grief and view of his humanity.
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Bakersfield
Orayille
Department of Anthropoloxy
University of California At Beckeley
Ishi
Redwood Highway to the 82nd Fair and the Coast Redwoods
Tourists will follow US 101 through Northern California and Southern Oregon toward the 1982 World’s Fair. The Redwood Highway showcases Coast Redwoods and a blend of speed and scenic views with a 12 mile freeway upgrade along the Eel River. The Avenue of the Giants is preserved parallel to the new road to satisfy camera buffs. Information and folders are available from the Redwood Empire Association in San Francisco.
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Redwood
California
Hureka
Forest Giants
America
Oregon
San Francisco
Crescent City
Redwood Empire Association
Keartly $T
Asphalt Bumps Spark Gripes At Miami Campus
Automobiles roared around the University of Miami campus at high speed prompting the engineering department to install asphalt bumps at strategic locations. They were recently trimmed, triggering complaints from drivers about bumped beads and bent frames as sports car owners complained of trouble and loud noises over the bumps.
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MAMI
University of Miami
France
Local Recreation Highlights San Leandro and Castro Valley
A dense listing of weekly community activities across San Leandro, Castro Valley and Hayward venues. Includes junior high teen dance at Bancroft, Aladdin at Corvallis School, senior citizens meetings at Castro Valley Adobe, crafts, table tennis, adult co rec sports at Arroyo and Mt Eden High Schools, and various social dances and youth programs running Monday through Saturday.
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Bancroft
Bancroft Ave
Association For Children's ‘Theater
Corvallis School
Corvallis St
San Leandro Marina
First Avenue
Casino Valley
Castro Valley Adobe
San Miguel Ave
Castro Valley
Arroyo High School
Lorenzo Ave
Mt. Eden High School
Acroyo” High School
San Lorenzo Avenue
Vol
Cherryland School
Willow Ave
Hayward
Pam
San Lorenan High School
Willow
Sunset
San Lorene
Arroyo
Mt. Eden
Tenenyson High School
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Sureveying
Sacramento
River
Lille
Wilds
Buttonwillow
Isiti
Fair
Kun Dend
Kinney Fashion
Tor
Sma Anenita
Mission Blvd
Tannysan Rd
Qakland
E. 14Th St
Sen Loundra
Monthru
Fri
San Leandro
Farrelly Building
Dullon Ave
Hayward Area Recreation Dist
Airport Park
Hesperian Blvd
Cttoman
Jacksons
Tee & Bias
Mission Boulevard
Hayward Golf Course
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