Indians Fish at Willamette Falls, c. 1838.
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Title
Indians Fish at Willamette Falls, c. 1838.
Description
From Oregon Historical Society, "Artist Joseph Drayton observed and sketched native life as one of several artists hired for a naval expedition led by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes from 1838 to 1842. Drayton’s sketch depicts Indians using dip nets to fish from platforms extended out over Willamette Falls."
Creator
Joseph Drayton
Source
Oregon Historical Society
Publisher
Oregon Historical Society
Date
c. 1838-1842
Format
JPEG
Type
Drawing
Identifier
HP-72
Coverage
Willamette River
Collection
Citation
Joseph Drayton, “Indians Fish at Willamette Falls, c. 1838.,” Letitia Carson Digital History Collection , accessed August 18, 2026, https://letitiacarson.omeka.net/items/show/456.