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primitive people lived off the natural products 

 of the land. They knew how to provide them- 

 selves with shelter, food, and clothing by primi- 

 tive craftsmanship and a knowledge of wild 

 plants and animals. 



Although we are living in a machine age, we 

 still use the primitive craftsmanship and lore of 

 Indians in scouting and camping. Wild game is 

 no longer essential to us as food, but hunting con- 

 tinues as a healthy outdoor sport. About a fourth 

 of all Americans enjoy hunting and fishing. A 

 small but growing percentage of them use bow 

 and arrows in pursuing both big and small game. 

 Our armed services apply the primitive ways of 

 the Indian in training airplane pilots and crews 

 in survival techniques. During World War II 

 this training saved the lives of many airmen who 

 were forced down in wild and often unfriendly 

 territory where they were forced to live off the 

 land for long periods. 



Natural Resources Vital to Civilizations 



That a primitive race of Americans lived on 

 these very grounds some 350 years ago is histor- 

 ically interesting and exciting. Quite naturally, 

 the Indian relics on display remind us of this early 

 period in our history. Many changes have taken 

 place here since the time of the Indians. Many 

 more changes will occur in the future. Of one 

 thing we can be sure— Natural Resources were the 

 foundation of the Indian's culture; they are of no 

 less importance to us today. Our rich inherit- 

 ance in fertile soils, clean water, productive for- 

 ests, and bountiful fish and wildlife is the back- 

 bone of our abundant way of life. For our own 

 survival we must keep that backbone healthy and 

 strong. 



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