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1. Men in boat taking salmon from fish trap on Columbia River. J.F. Ford photo.

Men in boat taking salmon from fish trap on Columbia River. J.F. Ford photo.

Description: Black and white image of men in a boat taking fish from a fish trap on the Columbia River. The trap is constructed of tall wooden poles with nets strung in between them. There are four men in the boat, all wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, and hats. A fish can be seen on the far right as it is being pulled into the boat. In the background can be seen other fish traps and the opposite bank of the river. Trees line the riverbank. Written on the bottom left of the image are the words "278 J.F.Ford."

2. Fishing boats tied to wharf on Columbia River.

Fishing boats tied to wharf on Columbia River.

Description: Black and white image of fishing boats docked at a wharf on the Columbia River. Fishing nets are hanging to dry on wharf. Several men are standing or walking along the wooden walkways of the wharf. There are ladders leading down from the wharf to the boats. In the boats can be seen oars and fishing gear. Men are sitting in several of the boats. On the right hand side of the image is the riverbank with pine trees growing up the side of a small hill. The riverbank curves around to the right and two wooden buildings can be seen.

3. Three Native American men spearing salmon on rapids of Columbia River. Prentiss photo

Three Native American men spearing salmon on rapids of Columbia River. Prentiss photo

Description: Black and white image of three Native American men fishing from rocks at Celilo Falls. All hold long poles or spears. Two are wearing caps, while one wears what looks like a knitted cap. Two of the men wear overalls; all have long sleeves and pants and wear shoes. In the middle ground of the photo are the falls, and two wooden structures, one of which may be a wooden fish wheel. Hills rise up in the background. The photo was taken before March, 1957, when the Dalles Dam began operation and covered the falls.