Professor to discuss Willamette tribe histories

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library invites the public to Dr. David Lewis' presentation of his recent book, "Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

Dr. Lewis is a recognized researcher, scholar, writer and assistant professor of anthropology and Indigenous studies at Oregon State University. He is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde who has engaged in research on the tribal histories of Northwest Coastal peoples and he specializes in Western Oregon Tribes.

His book, which contains narratives enriched with photographs and maps, combines years of researching historical documents and collecting oral stories to highlight Native perspectives about the history of the Willamette Valley as they experienced it.

The free program will be held at the library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. For more information, contact library staff at 541-492-7050 or library@cityofroseburg.org.