Theodore (Ted) Rooks Interview
Document Type
Book
Interviewer
Krueger, Frederick
Contributor
Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement
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Description
Theodore (Ted) Rooks (b. 1903 in South Cle Elum, Washington) talks about his childhood and education at Hazelwood School. He talks about working in logging camps and about the impact of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) on camp life. He talks about hunting and fishing around Salmon la Sac, and about Native American potlatches and traditions. He speaks about working for the Northern Pacific Railroad and Liboky Mill. He describes the impact of the Great Depression and world wars in the area.
The cover image shows a crew rolling logs into deeper water in 1910. The logs were on the way to Boise Mill in Ellensburg, Washington.
Publication Date
6-26-1972
Recommended Citation
Rooks, Theodore (Ted), "Theodore (Ted) Rooks Interview" (1972). Roslyn, Cle Elum, and Ronald Oral History Interviews. 88.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/roslyn_history/88
Subject
Oral history, Logging--Washington (State), Indians, North American--Washington (State), Fishing--Washington (State)
Rights
Educational use only; no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Language
English