Name/Title
Letter from O.H. Lipps to Harry GeorgeEntry/Object ID
Q1430.635.6JDescription
Letter from O.H. Lipps to Harry George noting the lack of baskets made on the Nez Perce Reservation, but that there are corn husk bags that are made. Vol II pg. 6J
The typed letter is on official letterhead from the Department of the Interior, United States Indian Service, Nez Perce Agency
The letter discusses the misconception that the Nez Perces make baskets, stating they do not, and highlighting instead their craft of making superior handbags woven from corn husks, a skill esteemed in older times. The letter assures Mr. George that with his roster of agencies in the service, he should easily obtain all available information on the subject.Subject
Harry George
O. H. Lipps
Department of the Interior
United States Indian Service
Nez Perce Agency
Lapwai, Idaho
Baskets
Bag
Nez PerceSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection