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Salmon fishing with large loop nets by Indians at Celilo Falls, Oregon

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Salmon fishing with large loop nets by Indians at Celilo Falls, Oregon. Tribaltradition determines the spot from which each Indian fishes, and the U.S.F.&W.S.; seeks to guarantee that no matter where they fish, there will be salmonaplenty. (Picture and caption circa 1950).

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NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection

Collection

Historic Fisheries