In the Longhouse - Funeral of Chief Tommy Thompson - 1959
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This solemn photo was taken by Allan de Lay in April, 1959, at the indoor ceremony in the longhouse at Celilo.
This solemn photo was taken by Allan de Lay in April, 1959, at the indoor ceremony in the longhouse at Celilo. See Related Items below for an outdoor view of the burial.
These are part of the mourners who gathered for chanting and prayers. Chief Thompson served as chief at Celilo from about 1906 until his death, which occurred two years after Celilo Falls were flooded by The Dalles Dam.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Allan de Lay |
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Location | Celilo Falls, Wasco County |
Subject | Group Portraits, Native Americans |
Decade | 1950s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Larger Print |
Size of Original | 6.8 x 9.0 inches |
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