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Soldiers taking a break, Fort Lawton
Part of a series depicting troops assembling at Fort Lawton before embarking to China for the Boxer Rebellion.
The Seattle Times - "The Most Neglected Americans"
An article in The Seattle Times briefly covering the political facet of the Fort Lawton Takeover and the failure of federal Indian policy.
The New York Times - "Indians Seized in Attempt to Take Over Coast Fort"
An article in The New York Times reporting on the arrest of American Indians trying to occupy Fort Lawton in Seattle, Washington.
Seattle PI - "Cultures, Dreams Clash on Fort Lawton"
An article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer months after the initial occupation attempts of Fort Lawton. Article includes excerpts of interview with Bernie Whitebear, one of the Indian activist leaders who organized the demonstrations around Fort…
Associated Press - "Fort Lawton Military Defeats Indian Attack"
An Associated Press article entitled, "Fort Lawton Military Defeats Indian Attack." Article describes another round of attempts and demonstrations by American Indian activists to gain a foothold on the grounds of Fort Lawton that failed and resulted…
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - "Indians Invade Ft. Lawton"
Article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer the day after the first occupation of Ft. Lawton by American Indian activists. Image depicts Indian woman being carried by two MPs. Indian woman is the grandmother of the exhibit creator.
The Seattle Times - "Indians Invade Army Posts
Article in The Seattle Times describing the events of the initial Indian occupation of Fort Lawton on March 08, 1970. Includes excerpts of comments from Indian activist leaders during the takeover event.
Murals at Daybreak Star Center
A photograph of the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center located on Bernie Whitebear Way in Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington.
The Seattle Times - "Indians Drum Up Support for Fort Claim"
An article in The Seattle Times describing peaceful Indian demonstrations at a court house to garner support for the return of the lands that Fort Lawton sat upon.
The Seattle Times - "Indian Picket Line Remains at Ft. Lawton"
An article in The Seattle Times reporting on the nonviolent protests occurring over the return of the Fort Lawton surplus lands to Indians in the City of Seattle. This article highlights comments from Indian leaders of the demonstrations and their…