This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Washakie the Shoshone Chief and treaty legacy
Summary of Washakie’s rise from miry youth to Shoshone chief, his brave acts against Flatheads, alliance with the Shoshones, and cautious leadership through wars and treaties. Notes about his longevity, the Little Wind River Valley settlement, and a discussion of Indian education and policy urging Congress to define rights and support for adopted Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washakie
Rilison
Alo
Wakie
Wind River
Congress