Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Senator B. K. Wheeler; informs Wheeler that there are white men who are building cabins on the only decent campground left on the Indians land around Flathead Lake, and states that she hopes he can help them from losing their land. Typed.

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. January 23d, 1935. Senator B. K. Wheeler, 3757 Jocelyn St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Dear Senator Wheeler: You no doubt have four million things “dinging” at you this minute but you should know about a white family who have built a cabin of tribal land at Blue Bay Townsite on the east side of Flathead Lake. I understand the land office reports this townsite has been withdrawn as such and thrown back as “tribal land”. A U.S. Indian Forester says Blue Bay is the only place left for a recreation camp ground for the Flathead Indians. The white people are building cabins on the land and are supposed to have a trespass lease. I do [handwritten] know how it is worked but their idea is to eventually own the original townsite in some way. It seems a shame to me for the Indians to lose the only nice camp ground left for them on Flat- head Lake by some one being clever enough to put a deal over when the Indians are not looking. I know you will know what to do about it so our Red People won’t lose the land that should be held in tact for them. I surely am glad you are the Indians’ friend – they need you. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]

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