Name/Title
Letter from Paul A. Brizard to F.M. GilhamEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.182FDescription
Letter from Paul A. Brizard to F.M. Gilham discussing the people living on the Trinity River and baskets.Vol 1 P. 182F
A typed letter discusses inquiries about Indigenous peoples living near the Trinity River, mentioning that few of
full-blood remain, with most relocated to the Hoopa Reservation. It notes that those who stayed are mostly
part-blood, engaging in farming and mining while having abandoned basket making. Despite the presence of a nearby store, baskets are seldom obtained from that part of the country. The author, expressing willingness to send a basket if found. " Wishing you a Happy New Year, I am
Yours very truly,"
The paper is splattered with ink stains.Subject
Paul A. Brizard
Arcata, California
F. M. Gilham
Highland Springs, California
Trinity River
Hoopa -- Hupa
BasketsSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection