The Sentinel of the Mission Valley It was over three hundred years ago that this great Ponderosa, or yellow pine emerged from the fertile soil at the base of the Mission Mountains. Its parent, a large yellow pine, had dropped the seed a couple years earlier on ground that had been blackened by a lightning-started …
Recollections of the Past The following is a compilation of stories about Louie and Charley Mollman as recalled by Bud Cheff, Jr. whose family purchased land from them about 1866. Note: the name MOLLMAN (pronounced “Molt-le-men”) was a French word that the Jesuits used, meaning, “they were pliable or easy to work with.” Louie Mollman …
The End of Chiefdom When we think of Native American tribes and their history we often conjure up images of great Chiefs, donning their elaborately beaded clothing and headdresses. But do we ever think about why we no longer see them today? Chief Koostatah Big Knife (1856-1942), Chief of the Ksanka (Kootenai) tribe belonging to …
In Their Footsteps – Fire Bear’s Moccasins William Standing “Fire Bear” was born July 27, 1904 in Oswego, Montana on the Fort Peck Reservation. He was named after his Grandfather and was the great-grandson of Wi-Jun-Jon, Chief of the Assiniboine Tribe. Standing began his education at the Wolf Point Mission School and was one …
In Their Footsteps – Buffalo Moccasins Ninepipes Museum currently has on display several items used and made by the Mollman brothers, Louie and Charley, as well as two items made by Louie’s daughter, Mary Katherine. A rawhide war shield was made by Louie and is on loan at the museum from Bud Cheff, Jr. …
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In Their Footsteps – Buffalo Moccasins Currently on display is a beautifully beaded pair of high-top moccasins worn by Mary (Beaverhead) Smallsalmon (1909-1995). Though we don’t know a lot about her, we do know that she belonged to the Qlispe (Pend-d’Oreille) Tribe and was born about 1909 in the Mission Valley. Below is a picture …
