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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Real Hot Lynx Story
Outdoorsman and guide Fay Buck catches 2 lynx cubs and was attacked by the mother lynx
Official Journal, 1820: Expedition with Cass and Schoolcraft
Detailed account of the traves of Doty, Cass and Schoolcraft along the shore of Lake Superior. Great details regarding Ojibwa communites and culture. Excerpt (pages 198-200) created by Jim Bokern to support a course on the Flambeau Trail and Ojibwa…
Superior Falls, Montreal River
Image from Norwood's Report under the Owen Expedtion revealing the ojibwa use of the Flambeau Trailhead. Excerpt created for Flambeau Trail calss.