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806-2
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- 1934-08-30 (Creation)
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Part of the group traveling in a caravan to commemorate the centennial of missionary Jason Lee's journey to the Oregon Territory in 1834 are photographed with Tacoma mayor George Smitley on August 30, 1934. Mayor Smitley (far left) welcomed the travelers and is shown pointing to a photograph of Rev. Lee on the side of the truck. Rev. Lee's journey has been entitled the "Overland Journey Centennial" with his final destination apparently being Salem, Oregon. Someone has handwritten "Bellingham, Washington" on the print. Next to Mr. Smitley is Edward Winter Moon, a Mojave, and a member of the Jason Lee traveling group. Mr. Winter Moon would be paying a tribute to the memory of Rev. Lee for his efforts on behalf of Northwest Indians 100 years ago. (T.Times 8-10-34, p. 1, 8-31-34, p. 3) (WSHS)
Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Covered wagons--Tacoma; Commemorations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Winter Moon, Edward;