Tribal Chief Lucy Thompson

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝟏𝟖𝟓𝟔-𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟔)

Tribal Chief Lucy Thompson was an influential figure in the history of the Yurok tribe. Born in Northern California, she became the first person to document the history and culture of the Yurok people. Raised in tribal traditions, she learned English, worked at a paper mill, and began recording Yurok stories.

Despite her responsibilities as a wife and mother, Thompson continued writing about Yurok history and culture. Her book, "To the American Indian: Reminiscences of a Yurok Woman," is a significant contribution to Yurok heritage.

Thompson dedicated herself to preserving and promoting Yurok culture, sharing it with the world. She is celebrated as one of the tribe's greatest chiefs and writers. Her work plays a crucial role in preserving Yurok traditions and history for future generations.