In 1995, the Nez Perce National Historic Park and the Nez Perce Tribe prepared to ship the Spalding-Allen Collection back to the Ohio Historical Society. Before doing so, curator Bob Chenoweth sought to document the collection.
Peo Peo Tholekt's great grandson Leroy Seth describes Tholekt's role as a leader and politician, his return to the Nez Perce Reservation, his confrontation of members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), and the Battle of Big Hole.
In 1995, the Nez Perce National Historic Park and the Nez Perce Tribe prepared to ship the Spalding-Allen Collection back to the Ohio Historical Society. Before doing so, curator Bob Chenoweth sought to document the collection.
Made by a female member of the Nez Perce Tribe circa 1820-1845. Acquired by Henry Spalding and sent to Dudley Allen. Purchased by the Nez Perce Tribe from the Ohio Historical Society in 1996.
