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This interview contains remarks by three women of the Pawwinnee family--Elise, Nancy, and Ruth. In addition to childhood memories and recollections of life on the reservation and in boarding school, the women discuss religion, language, the Sun and Bear Dances, raising sheep and cattle, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, mixed-bloods, intermarriage, and the termination controversy. 78 pages

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Mrs. Pawwinnee (b. 1910) recalls her childhood in Ouray, Colorado. She discusses Ute naming customs, beadwork, basket weaving, and traditional customs. 17 pages

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Mr. Pike (b. 1943) was the tribal council representative for the Uncompahgre Band at the time of this interview in 1986. He recalls growing up in the community of Myton, his experiences in the army, and having to work to remain fluent in the Ute language. He discusses raising horses, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal affairs, and the misuse of tribal resources. 45 pages

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Mr. Pinnecoose discusses oil leases, mineral rights, and policies governing drilling on the reservation. 37 pages

Scope and Contents Mrs. Reed (b. 1935) outlines her genealogy, family stories of Brigham Young, and her early life in Fort Duchesne. She reminisces about her grandfather, Henry Harris, who was often involved in negotiations between various government agencis and the tribe. She recalls going to the meetings when the question of termination was being discussed. Also included are her memories of meeting her husband at a Sun Dance, stories of their courtship and marriage, and her ideas on childrearing. The...

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Mrs. Wardle (b. 1906) recounts her childhood memories of Salt Lake City and recalls her life as a white person among Indians. She talks about her marriage, cattle ranching, and finding an old Indian burial site on ranch property. She also shares her memories of the Bear Dance and Sun Dance. 76 pages