. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. July 22, 191,8. Dr. C. Hart Merriam, Lagunitas^ Californ
. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. July 22, 191,8. Dr. C. Hart Merriam, Lagunitas^ California. My Dear Dr. Werriam: From Miss Clemence I have learned that you are again in California. During the past year I have been on the lookout for more material in relation to the Indians of north- western California and have some little information which may be of interest to you. While in Trinity County I was informed that the forestry service is interested in gathering information regarding Indian words, etc. I addressed a letter to one of the men in charge of the Weaverville station and have obtained from him the follow- ing names of men who may have information of some value to you. The first is that of Mr. Oscar Laws, Deputy Fish and Commissioner, Douglas City, Trinity County, California. He is said to be well versed in Indian lore for that particular recrion and it might be well to write to him. There is also Mr. W. A, Huestis, Forest Super- visor of the Trinity National Forest, Weaverville, Cali- fornia, and Mr. E. V. Jotter, Deputy Forest Supervisor, same address. I have also handed to Miss Clemence a traced copy of a portion of a map which I discovered in the archives of Del Norte County. This is a manuscript map somewhat faded, drawn by the County Supervisor in 1866* The portion which I copied lies only partially in Del Norte County, but includes what you most desire, the location of Indian villages along the lower Klamath River. I could not be sure of the correc
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