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- THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION,JNC. - Vol. 17, No. 1 FEBRUARY 1991 - THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL MESSAGE FROM HERITAGE FOUNDATION, _INC. PRESIDENT DOERK Incorporated 1969 under Missouri General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act IRS A sense of immediacy pervades the Exemption Certificate No. 501(C)(3)-ldentification No. 51-0187715 Lewis and Clark Expedition. As I pen these words, it is 35 degrees below zero OFFICERS-EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE in Great Falls with a wind chill factor of President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President -70 degrees. A vivid reminder of what it Robert K. Doerk, Jr. Winifred C. George James R. Fazio 1443 Park Garden Road 6240 Rosebury Ave. 2 W 9201 S. 66th St. was like at Fort Mandan in December, Great Falls, MT 59404 St. Louis, MO 62105 Yankee Ridge 1804, when frostbite and frozen ink were Lincoln, NE 68516 obstacles. As we prepare for a skirmish in Barbara Kubik, Secretary John E. Walker, 'freasurer the Mideast, Jefferson's problems with the 1712 S. Perry Ct. 18309 S. Springwater Rd. Barbary pirates in 1805 come to mind. He Kennewick, WA 99337 Estacada, OR 97023 solved his problem and we will solve ours. Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc. The superb series on PBS on the Civil War Membership Secretary P.O. Box 3434, Great Falls, MT 59403 has called into question, once again, our current educational deficiencies when DIRECTORS comparing the poignant use of English in J. Park Biehl Gerald R. Holcomb Tum Rolfstad troopers' letters back home in the 1860s Cincinnati, OH Rochester, MN Bismarck, ND to what is written today. Now we have 47 Max Lippman Patti Thomsen Donald F. Nell additional "Clark letters" secure in the ar St. Louis, MO Brookfield, WI Immediate Past chives of The Filson Club, our hosts for President the 1991 Annual Meeting in Louisville, ABOUT THE FOUNDATION August 4-7. More on these letters will ap pear in the May issue of WPO but it brings The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc., Is to stimulate public Interest in matters relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions to American hi story made by the to mind what word.smith's the Expedition Expedition members, and events of time and place concerning the expedition which are of historical Import to our nation. The Foundation recognizes the value of tourist·oriented programs, and supports members were in their journal entries. activities which enhance the enjoyment and understanding of the Lewis and Clark story. The scope of the activities of the Foundation Is broad and diverse, and Includes involvement in pursuits which, in Read some of Lewis' descriptions and the the Judment of the directors, are of historical worth or contemporary social value, and commensurate with the heritage of Lewis and Clark. The activities of the National Foundation are intended to comple· sense of wonder returns. How could he be ment and supplement those of state and local Lewis and Clark Interest groups. The Foundation may appropriately recognize and honor Individuals or groups for art works of distinction, achievement In the so fluent with the written word when he broad field of Lewis and Clark historical research, writing, or deeds which promote the general purpose and scope of activities of the Foundation. Membership In the organization comprises a broad spectrum never had a college course? Perhaps the of Lewis and Clark en thusiasts Including Federal, State, and l ocal government o fficial s, historians, Civil War letters and the Lewis and Clark scholars and others of wlde·ranglng Lewis and Clark interests. Officers of the Foundation are elected from the membership. The annual meeting of the Foundation Is traditionally held during Au gust, the Journals reveal a difference between birth month of both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The meeting place is rotated among the states, (Continued on page 31) and tours generally are arranged to visit sites In the area of the annual meeting which have historic associa tion with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership In the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc. is open to the general public. Infor mation and an application are available by sending a request to: Membership Secretary; Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc.; P.O. Box 3434; Great Falls, MT 59403. We Proceeded On. the quarterl y magazine of the We Proceeded On is the official publication of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Foundation, Is malled to current members during the Inc. The publication's name is derived from the phrase which appears repeatedly in the collective months of February, May, August, and November. journals of the famous Expedition. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES • E.G. CHU!NARD, M.D., FOUNDER ISSN 0275-6706 Martin L. Erickson Robert E. Lange, Editor Emeritus General: $15.00 (3 years: $42.50) Sustaining: 1805 1st Avenue South 5054 S.W. 26th Place $ 25.00 Supporting: $ 50.00 Great Falls, MT 59401 Portland, OR 97201 Contributing: $100.00 EDITORIAL BOARD Student ..: $ 7.50 Arlen J. Large; Washington, D.C. Editorial Consultant: • For foreign memberships add: $5/year in Canada; Gary E. Moulton; Lincoln, NE Vivian A. Paladin $10/year In Europe; and $15/year In Asia, Australia and James P. Ronda; Tulsa, OK Helena, MT New Zealand. ••Please Indicate grade and school when applying. -- 2 WE PROCEEDED ON FEB. 1991 - . ·FroJ1il the Editor's Desk I Okay, let's get humble right up front. Jackson is a blink and you'll miss it spot in the November's WPO was late, late, late and your old road. The highway is the main street of the town. editor will have to apologize for the delay. I can't The celebration is held in the middle of the say it won't happen again because it probably will highway so anybody passing through town pretty to varying degrees, but I will make every effort to much has to stop and have fun. keep it somewhere near on time. For example, as The townspeople spend most of Saturday night I write this editorial, I am waiting for some barbequing beef over outdoor fires. There is a photographs and a color transparency to come in greased pig chase, rodeo, dancing and lots of free so we can proceed on. The articles cannot be food. Everybody is welcome for a day of genuine typeset until I determine where the pictures will country fun. go. I cannot determine that until I see the pictures. I didn't hear anybody mention Lewis or Clark I was hoping to have an article on the recently but that was all right. When I wrote about it I call discovered Clark letters, but you will have to wait ed it the ''Celebration at the Little Apple.' ' Small until the May magazine. I am, however, able to town Montana has just as much (or maybe more) print two of the many newspaper articles about fun as New York City. the letters in this issue of WPO. It seems to me My point is-let all of the readers of WPO know to be a really amazing coincidence that the Clark what is going on in your area. letters turned up just a few months before we My bet is we are a bunch of fun-loving people. journey to Louisville for our annual meeting. Thank God for small favors (or large ones). (J(oE.6~ Yes it is true, as Bob Doerk says in his column, I am going to run a calendar of events in WPO. But before I do that I need some events. My suggestion would be to send in the informa DELTA AIRLINES tion on your particular event as far in advance as OFFERS SPECIAL possible. It doesn't have to be fancy, but it should be comprehensive-as complete as possible on CONVENTION DISCOUNT what is happening at the event. ''The 27th An nual Cherry Festival-June 23-24'' doesn't tell me Delta Airlines is offering a 40°16 discount for those of you planning to attend the 1991 L & C Conven much or catch my interest, but ' 'Cherry Doll tion in Louisville, Kentucky. The convention dates Parade, Cherry Pit Spitting Contest, Cherry Wine are August 3-7 and the discount off Delta's Thsting, Cherry Pig Barbeque, Thur of Cherry Hill domestic round trip full coach fares is good for Hornes" might stir me from my couch potato posi August 1-10. tion or detour me from a straight shot down the The tickets must be purchaseed at least 7 days freeway. prior to departure. Changes to the originating flight My kind of event is one th~t is held in a small must be made 7 days in advance. Return flights town in southwestern Montana every summer. The may be changed at any time. 'Iravel is valid on supposed purpose of the celebration on the Sun Delta only and must be round trip. Other restric day before the 4th of July is the fact that on the tions may apply. A 5% discount on most of Delta's return trip either Lewis or Clark stopped for lunch published discounted fares and full first class fares at the hot spring a half mile south of town. Jackson has also been approved by Delta. Call Delta or have your travel agent call is in the Big Hole Valley. The Big Hole is a high 1-800-221-1212 and ask for Special Meetings Net altitude mountain valley that has only eight or nine work. The office is open daily from 8:00 a.m.