Tule Collection

American Indians. The Modoc War in America. Lake Tule, with
The American army fought the Modoc Indians at the Lava Beds, California, after the Modoc had killed General Canby and the Rev Dr Thomas at a conference of Modoc chiefs and US Peace Commissioners

Gathering Tules-Cowichan, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Gathering Tules-Cowichan, 1912

The tule gatherer, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The tule gatherer, c1910. Cowichan woman putting tule on boat

Terrace in Tu Le_Yen Bai_Viet Nam
Ngo Trung Dung

TULE REED BOAT, 1816. Coast Miwok Native Americans paddling a tule reed boat on San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, 1816. Lithograph, French, 1822, after a drawing by Louis Choris

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Tule Elk (Cervus Canadensis Ssp. Nannodes) In Point Reyes National Seashore; California, United States Of America

Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico: The Tule Tree (engraving)
KW1078108 Santa MarAia del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico: The Tule Tree (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa MarAia del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico. The Tule Tree)

CURTIS: COWICHAN, c1910. A Cowichan Native American woman gathering tules in a boat in British Columbia. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1910

Tule reed wetlands was a source of building materials for the Ohlone Costanoan tribes. Coyote Hills Regional Park on Freemonts Bay shoreline, Freemont California

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Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis ssp - nannodes) Date:

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Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis ssp - nannodes) Date:

Cowichan woman putting tule (rushes) into boat, c1910. Photograph by Edward Curtis (1868-1952)

Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942 / 1943. Eight
Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942/1943. Eight Japanese women standing outside the barbers shop in the US war emergency evacuation camp set up in World War II

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Tule, a versatile plant deeply rooted in the history and culture of various indigenous communities across America. From the Modoc War to the serene Lake Tule, this resilient plant has left its mark. In Tu Le, Yen Bai, Vietnam, tule takes on a different form as it adorns terraces with its vibrant greenery. A picturesque sight that showcases nature's beauty. The majestic Tule Elk roams freely in Point Reyes National Seashore, California. These magnificent creatures symbolize strength and grace as they navigate their natural habitat. Speaking of Point Reyes National Seashore, Native Americans once paddled tule reed boats on San Francisco Bay. This ancient practice connected them to their ancestral waters and showcased their ingenuity. Santa Maria del Tule in Oaxaca, Mexico boasts an extraordinary attraction - the Tule Tree. With its massive trunk engraved by time itself, it stands tall as a testament to nature's wonders. Traveling back in time to 1910 Cowichan territory reveals a native woman diligently gathering tules for her community's needs. The resourcefulness of these tribes is evident as they utilized tules for building materials. Not only were tules used for construction purposes but also provided wetlands teeming with life for Ohlone Costanoan tribes. These lush habitats served as crucial ecosystems supporting diverse flora and fauna. As we delve into these captivating images (Picture No. 10898838) (Picture No. 10898837), let us appreciate the significance of tules throughout history – connecting cultures and sustaining livelihoods through generations past and present.