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Grand Coulee Dam "Our Stories" Exhibit

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The construction of Grand Coulee Dam affected the local landscape, and the people that had lived along the Columbia River for countless generations. What seemed a grand accomplishment to some was considered a destructive intrusion by many tribal members.

The mp3 audio files below contain excerpts from interviews with six members of the Colville Tribe. They are: Lester Herman, Alice Irey, Ambrose Adolph, Wendell George, Deb Louis, and Janette Timantwa.
 

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Sanpoil River MP3 2.88 mb transcript
Kettle Falls MP3 2.04 mb transcript
The Toll MP3 2.23 mb transcript
 
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Special Notice

Packages, boxes, backpacks, purses, and bags may not be taken on the tour due to current security measures. Cameras are allowed. Call (509) 633-9265 for more information.
 
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Last Update: May 22, 2012 12:50 PM