George Adams: Indian Legislator 1952 Skokomish Native American Washington State

Title: George Adams: Indian Legislator

Author: Eva [Greenslit] Anderson

Description: No publication date stated [circa 1952]. Staple-bound in printed wraps. Faint wear to covers. Interior is clean and unmarked. 35 pages. 8.6 x 5.8 inches.

Biographical and character sketches of George Newton Adams (1880-1954), member of the Skokomish tribe and one of the first Native Americans to be elected to the Washington State legislature. His influences, family, ideas on religion and education, politics, personality, legislative activities, and work to represent Indians in D.C., with anecdotes, are described by himself and those who worked closely with him.

Written by Eva Greenslit Anderson, author of several books on the Pacific Northwest, including a biography of Chief Seattle, Stories of Oregon, and Dog-Team Doctor: the story of Dr. Romig. She also served in the Washington State legislature between 1948 and 1960.

Binding: Soft Cover
Condition: Very Good+

Publisher: Earl Coe, Secretary of State
Place: [Olympia, Washington]
Year: 1952

Keywords: Washington State legislature, Skokomish, Indians, Native Americans,