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Chief Johnny Jackson’s Oral History

This item is the transcription of a 1999 oral history interview with Chief Johnny Jackson of the Cascades and Klickitats. He describes cultural connections with the Columbia River and with salmon. He also recounts the effects of hydropower projects on his community.

Note: the full text is not available in the CRTDL. For online availability, check: http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/OHP-Document-Johnny-Jackson-Oral-History.cfm

Author: Jackson, Johnny and Hackett, Piper
Publisher: Oregon Historical Society
Date: 1999

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