April 19, 2024 3:30 a.m.

Roseburg Public Library invites residents to see Dr. David Lewis’ presentation of his recent book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley”, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd.

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His book, which contains narratives enriched with photographs and maps, combines years of researching historical documents and collecting oral stories to highlight Native perspectives about the history of the Willamette Valley as they have experienced it.

The free program will be held at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. for more information, contact library staff at 492-7050.