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The "Favorite Archival Object" series is a monthly installment featuring archivists from Seattle Municipal Archives' highlighting some of our favorite items from the collections.

In this installment, Seattle Municipal Archives' Reference Archivist Jeanie Fisher describes the proclamation from the United Indians of All Tribes regarding the 1970 takeover of Fort Lawton

SMA MATERIAL CITATIONS
To learn more about materials in the archives related to the Takeover at Fort Lawton and the creation of the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, see the online exhibit on our website.

Photographs
—  Fort Lawton Aerial View, Item 76373, Record Series 5804-04: Forward Thrust Photograph Collection
—  Daybreak Star exterior, April 1, 2004, Item 206183, Record Series 5801-07: Department of Parks and Recreation Discovery Park Photograph Collection
—  Bernie Whitebear speaking to Senator Henry M. Jackson during the dedication ceremony for the land use agreement, 1971, Item 193058
—  Bernie Whitebear presenting Mayor Wes Uhlman with a blanket during the dedication ceremony for the land use agreement, 1971, Item 193059
— Mayor McGinn attends Bernie Whitebear Way dedication at Daybreak Star Cultural Center Discovery Park, July 16, 2011, Item 183511, Record Series 5200-03: Mayor's Office Digital Photographs
— Lawney Reyes and Bob Santos attend Bernie Whitebear Way dedication at Daybreak Star Cultural Center Discovery Park, July 16, 2011, Item 183512, Record Series 5200-03: Mayor's Office Digital Photographs

Moving Images
—  Bernie Whitebear: A Modern Warrior, 2000, Item 6625, Record Series 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images

Map
—  Discovery Park / Long Range Development Plan, April 31, 1979, Item 388, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation

Documents
—  Site plan, 1972 Box 16, Folder 9, Item 5804_05_016_001_001, Record Series 5804-05: Parks Construction and Maintenance Records
—  Groundbreaking flyer, September 1975, Box 16, Folder 12, Item 5802_01_067_012_001, Record Series 5802-01: Parks Superintendent's Subject Files
—  Daybreak Star construction flyer, 1976, Box 15, Folder 13, Item 5804_05_016_013_001, Record Series 5804-05: Parks Construction and Maintenance Records
—  Bumper sticker, 1970, Box 54 , Folder 4, Item 5287_02_054_004_001, Record Series 5287-02: Wesley Uhlman Subject Files
—  Indian Cultural Center Site Plan, 1972, Item 9323_02_11_5_001, Record Series 9323-02: Seattle Design Commission Project Files
—  Flyer for Bernie Whitebear talk, 1970, Box 54, Folder 5, Record Series 5287-02: Wesley Uhlman Subject Files

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
—  "Native American and mixed-race youngsters picket the Army’s Ft. Lawton in Seattle, March 19, 1970 as MPs in the background guard the fort after 78 Indians were arrested in a dawn demonstration in which they invaded Army land. Seventeen Indians go to court Monday on charges connected with the invasion. Other demonstrations were planned." (AP Photo). Retrieved from "Bernie Whitebear: The Colville who helped shape Seattle." Rosenbaum, Cary. The Tribal Tribune.
—  "Nearly 100 Native Americans and their supporters laid siege to the Army's Fort Lawton in Seattle, March 10, 1970, vowing to remain until the federal government gives them the facility. Military police check cars as they entered the post as unauthorized civilians were barred from entering the base which normally is open to all traffic." (AP Photo/Barry Sweet). Retrieved from "Bernie Whitebear: The Colville who helped shape Seattle." Rosenbaum, Cary. The Tribal Tribune.
—  " Protesters gather outside main gate of Fort Lawton on March 15, 1970, after 78 were arrested." The Associated Press. (March 15, 1970). Retrieved from "50 years ago, Native American activists in Seattle tried to take over Fort Lawton." Wissel, Paula. KNKX Public Radio.

All of the videos from the "Favorite Archival Object" series feature the following: – Footage in introduction titles: Seattle Channel, Item cs_112119_3071924V – Music: "The Plan's Working" by Cooper Cannellis from YouTube's Audio Library (Creative Commons)