Event Title
Inside the Archives: Researching Cross-Cultural Marriages in 19th Century Whatcom County
Description
Historical researcher and consultant Candace Wellman has uncovered the hidden histories of eight indigenous women who married early-Whatcom County officials, military officers, and other settlers. In this presentation, she discusses her research and illuminates the lasting legacy of these women whose alliances played a crucial role in 19th century regional settlement. Wellman is the author of Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast Through Cross-Cultural Marriages and Interwoven Lives: Indigenous Mothers of Salish Coast Communities.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
16-4-2019 4:00 PM
End Date
16-4-2019 5:02 PM
Location
Special Collections (Wilson Library, Bellingham (Wash.))
Resource Type
MovingImage
Duration
00:01:02
Title of Series
Heritage Resources Distinguished Speakers
Genre/Form
lectures
Contributing Repository
Digital object made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Program
University Archives
Identifier
hrds_20190416_Wellman
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Coast Salish Indians--Marriage customs and rites--Washington (State)--Whatcom County; Interracial marriage--Washington (State)--Whatcom County--History--19th century; Indian women--Washington (State)--19th century
Geographic Coverage
Whatcom County (Wash.)--Race relations--History--19th century
Rights
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Language
English
Format
video/mp4
Inside the Archives: Researching Cross-Cultural Marriages in 19th Century Whatcom County
Special Collections (Wilson Library, Bellingham (Wash.))
Historical researcher and consultant Candace Wellman has uncovered the hidden histories of eight indigenous women who married early-Whatcom County officials, military officers, and other settlers. In this presentation, she discusses her research and illuminates the lasting legacy of these women whose alliances played a crucial role in 19th century regional settlement. Wellman is the author of Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast Through Cross-Cultural Marriages and Interwoven Lives: Indigenous Mothers of Salish Coast Communities.