Travis Parashonts

File — Box: 2, Folder: 10

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Scope and Contents

Mr. Parashonts (b. 1953) recalls taking care of his mother, who was a Piute from the Cedar City area, while he was in junior high. When she got too sick for him to care for he was put in a foster home in Milford, where he went to high school. He went on a mission for the LDS Church. When he returned he was elected chairman of his band and became involved in tribal politics. He recalls working with Senator Orrin Hatch to get Piute bands restored on the tribal roles, and with several Utah politicians regarding tribal lands. 62 pages

Dates

1982-1985

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

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