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Curated OER

National Park Service: A Sharp Little Affair [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although somewhat difficult to read, this PDF file from the National Park Service describes the Battle of Big Hole and the history and archeology surrounding this battle site. A most extensive study.
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PBS

Pbs the West: The Pursuit and Capture of Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information on the Nez Perce campaign and the capture of Chief Joseph in an eyewitness account by Charles Erskine Scott Wood, aide to General Howard.
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Handout
Other

Ochc: Oliver Otis Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of the interesting life of Oliver Otic Howard, a man who held progressive beliefs, but followed his military orders. Scroll down to find out about his interactions with Chief Joseph.
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Handout
Curated OER

Bureau of Land Management: Nez Perce National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Chief Joseph's flight, along with the Nez Perce, from the U.S. cavalry is recounted here.
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Primary
Other

Bhnb: Political Elements of Nez Perce History During Mid 1800s and War of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
In this essay on the Nez Perce conflicts you will read about how the tribe attempted to live within the treaties signed, but because of outside influences, could not.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Big Hole National Battlefield:

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Big Hole in which the Nez Perce and whites alike suffered many casualties. From the National Park Service.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs the West: Looking Glass: Allalimya Takanin (1832 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Nez Perce Chief Looking Glass who led his band to the Big Hole Basin where they were unexpectedly attacked by U.S. army troops.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Archives of the West: Selections From "With the Nez Perces"

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains selections from "With the Nez Perces: Alice Fletcher in the Field, 1889-92" by E. Jane Gay, which provided an anthropological look at the Nez Perce Indians and their bewilderment at the Dawes Act.