On July 13, 1949, a feature article in the Oakland Tribune wrote: “U.C. Archaeologists Make Scientific Raid on Primitive Gambling Casino. A scienitific raid on a primitive gambling den in Lassen County by a squad of University of California archaeologists has turned up enough evidence to jail a whole tribe of Wadadokado Indians.
“The Wadadokado however, disappeared from the historic California “den” about 100 years ago and so the archaeologists, all members of the California Archaeology Survey have plenty of time to sift the evidence and repare their case.
“Location of the “den,” called Tommy Tucker Cave is in Lassen County, about seven miles from the Nevada line. Entrance to the cave, 200 feet up the side of Honey Lake Valley, is effectively concealed from the Valley floor.”
The article continues about various objects unearthed. In previous post I have wrote about Tommy Tucker Cave, so as a refresher use the search feature on the site. The primary purpose why I selected this item, it is first time I have come across a reference of the Northern Paiute Indians as Wadadokado. Doing these daily posts, I am learning something all the time.
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