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How Fur is Caught IV
Part of a 5 part series on winter trapping with Fay Buck and other well-known trappers. Article IV has excellent detail regarding Ojibwa using Mercer for seasonal winter harvest as they had for over 150 years when the area was known as the Turtle…
Indian Life and Indain History, By an Indian Author.
Insightful account of south shore Lake Superior and interior Ojibwa. Context is mid 19th centry during the post treaty process, looking back upon tradtional Ojibwa heritage. This doucment is an excerpt from the larger document created by James…
Map of that part of the mineral lands adjacent to Lake Superior, ceded to the United States by the treaty of 1842 with the Chippewas
1846 Map drawn by the A. B. Gray expedition detailing both Lake Superior and the interior region of the southern shore. Contains precise cultural observation of Ojibwa, locations of communities and routes of travel. Excerpt from Gray Journal in…
Mineral Lands on Lake Superior
1846 Map drawn by the A. B. Gray expedition detailing both Lake Superior and the interior region of the southern shore. Contains precise cultural observation of Ojibwa, locations of communities and routes of travel. Excerpt from Gray Journal in…
Woodcraft
1921 review of the 2nd year of Camp Manitowish's operation. Details egarding camp setting, mission, goals and the contrast between urban and non urban youth. Also has key details of Lac Du Flambeau Ojibwa and travel using the canal between Alder and…
Flambeau Trail to be "Opened" This Saturday
This article describes the 1966 ceremony re-dedicating the historic Flambeau Trail that was surveyed, signed, and promoted as an Iron County attraction. This was the first attempt at re-surveying and marking this historic route. This cooperative…
Historic Analysis of Water Levels on the Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes
Web site created to capture the impact of the Rest Lake Dam on history and cultural resources. This early research hold-up well, except later research reveals Army Corps documents clearly suggest the 25 foot dam site on Vance lake was never build…
Journal of Jedediah Stevens
Detailed accounts of the Ojibwa in Lapointe, Odanah, and lac Du Flambeau. Unique accounts of winter travel that degrades as the spring thaw sets-in. Excellent Flambeau Trail accounts and the use of sled and dogs. Excerpt used in Flambeau Trail…
Nicollet Sketch Map of Area between St. Croix and Wisconsin Rivers
Remarkable sketch map of Wisconsin, Minnesota and the western portion of Michigan's U.P. Strong detail of Ojibwa trails, communites, and fur trade patterns. researchers will find many insights regarding Northwoods history during the early 19th…