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In the early part of the twentieth century the Klamath Tribes, consisting of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin (Ya-hoo'-skin) Indians, were one of the few success stories of the reservation era. The tribes enjoyed thriving ranching and logging industries. By the 1950s, they were among the nation's wealthiest. But with that success came a price. Congress, having deemed the Klamaths economically self sufficient, passed a law in 1953 ending federal recognition of the tribes and terminating the reservation. It was viewed by some as the final step in the full assimilation of Indians into mainstream American culture. From station KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, Andrew Bartholomew picks up the story.
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In the early part of the twentieth century the Klamath Tribes, consisting of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin (Ya-hoo'-skin) Indians, were one of the few success stories of the reservation era. The tribes enjoyed thriving ranching and logging industries. By the 1950s, they were among the nation's wealthiest. But with that success came a price. Congress, having deemed the Klamaths economically self sufficient, passed a law in 1953 ending federal recognition of the tribes and terminating the reservation. It was viewed by some as the final step in the full assimilation of Indians into mainstream American culture. From station KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, Andrew Bartholomew picks up the story.
Broadcast History
Aired as part of KLCC's Special Issue series May 25-29.
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