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D730-1
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- 1936-11-15 (Creation)
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The only survivors of the 132 people traveling on an 1853 immigrant train to Puget Sound, Lee H. Baker and George H. Himes. They are standing in a forested area with a small group of people including W. P. Bonney, far right, and Tacoma Times columnist E.T. Short, rear. The immigrants came to this area via the Naches Pass and on November 15, 1936, they relived their journey over part of the old trail. 4 and 10 years old respectively when they arrived, Mr. Baker and Mr. Himes shared reminiscences including the wondrous sight of mounds of mashed potatoes to feed the hungry travelers and the importance of resting on the Sabbath which saved wear and tear on both cattle and men. Mr. Baker, 88, is a retired Portland educator; Mr. Himes, the secretary of the Oregon Historical Society and Mr. Bonney, the secretary of the Washington State Historical Society. (T.Times, 11-19-36, p. 24)
Pioneers; Baker, Lee H.; Himes, George H.; Bonney, William P.;