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Chief Tommy Thompson 1945

9969-6180. Chief Tommy Thompson of Celilo Indians. April 19, 1945. Chief Thompson and his grandson Otis Anderson came to Portland to make final arrangements for the Feast of the First Salmon. He received nearly $500 in donations to help with the annual event to be held that weekend. It was very rare for Thompson to wear a three piece suit and this writer has never seen another one.

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Filename: 9969-6180.tif
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Image Size: 14780x19740 / 556.5MB; 1945 3.25" x 4.25" original negative American Indians Celilo Chief Tommy Thompson Native Americans Portland Oregon
Contained in galleries: Celilo, All Photographs, Featured Images

9969-6180. Chief Tommy Thompson of Celilo Indians. April 19, 1945. Chief Thompson and his grandson Otis Anderson came to Portland to make final arrangements for the Feast of the First Salmon. He received nearly $500 in donations to help with the annual event to be held that weekend. It was very rare for Thompson to wear a three piece suit and this writer has never seen another one.