Lucy Covington: Crusader for Indian Rights

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Summary: 
Article about Lucy Covington's work to oppose Termination and lobby for Indian rights from Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle dated 2/10/1977.
Description: 

This brief biography of Lucy Covington was published in a special issue of the Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle called Women of Okanogan County. The biography on Covington breaks her life up into her early life, her life start as a rancher, and her political life. The section about her political life describes her opposition to Termination, her lobbying efforts, and her ongoing political efforts. The article features a photograph of Covington.

People: 
Covington, Lucy
Protocol: 
Eastern Washington University Public Access
Community: 
Eastern Washington University
Category: 
Life of Lucy Covington, Self-Determination, Termination
Keywords: 
Covington, Lucy, agriculture, lobbying, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, newspaper articles, women, activism, photographs, Covington, John, elections, meetings, polls
Collections: 
Lucy Covington Newspaper References
Original Date Description: 
February 10, 1977
Original Date: 
1977 February 10th
Creator: 
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, Spence, Pat
Language: 
English
Rights: 
This article is likely under copyright. Contact the publisher if you have questions regarding use or republication.
Publisher: 
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle