Letter from J.H. Gehring to Harry George

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

A typed letter from the Department of the Interior, United States Indian Service. The letter discusses the basket-making skills of Indians at the Hoopa Valley Agency and School in Hoopa, California. It highlights the varying quality of work, noting that older Indian women produce high-quality baskets with intricate weaves and designs. The baskets are used for various purposes, such as caps and gathering acorns. Prices range from $1.50 to $10, depending on the basket type and materials used. It is signed "Very respectfully,"

A typed letter from the Department of the Interior, United States Indian Service. The letter discusses the basket-making skills of Indians at the Hoopa Valley Agency and School in Hoopa, California. It highlights the varying quality of work, noting that older Indian women produce high-quality baskets with intricate weaves and designs. The baskets are used for various purposes, such as caps and gathering acorns. Prices range from $1.50 to $10, depending on the basket type and materials used. It is signed "Very respectfully,"

Name/Title

Letter from J.H. Gehring to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.162F

Description

Letter from J.H. Gehring to Harry George describing the kinds of baskets made by the women on the Hoopa Reservation. It is on Department of the Interior, United States Indian Service letterhead. Vol 1 P. 162F

Subject

J. H. Gehring Department of the Interior United States Indian Department Hoopa Valley Agency and School Hoopa, California Baskets

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection