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In defense of a Snoqualmie political chiefdom model
Ethnohistory • 43 (1) • Published In 1996 • Pages: 145-171
By: Tollefson, Kenneth Dean.
Abstract
A reinterpretation of extant ethnographic accounts and archival records, this study demonstrates that starting about 1840 the Snoqualmie experienced a qualitative political change. In response to increased Euromerican settler intrusion, Chief Pat Kanim developed an administrative structure that extended its control over four previously autonomous bands. Much of the discussion is devoted to showing the relevance of the chiefdom paradigm for understanding the dynamics of the novel political system.
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Northwest Coast and California
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2019
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1840-1858
- Coverage Place
- Snoqualmie River, King county, Washington, United States
- Notes
- Kenneth D. Tollefson
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-171)
- LCCN
- sn94089987
- LCSH
- Snoqualmie Indians