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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Archives of the West: Across the Plains in 1844

For Students 9th - 10th
A memoir by Catherine Sager Pringle, one of the orphans who was taken in by Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. Find out about the journey on the Oregon Trail and the Whitman Massacre.
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Website
PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Marcus Whitman & Narcissa Whitman

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS site detailing the Whitmans' journey to Oregon country, their establishment of a mission, and their death at the hands of the Indians. Also includes some background information.
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Website
Other

Ctuir: The History and Culture of the Cayuse

For Students 9th - 10th
An account that describes the language, history and culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Indian tribes.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Umatilla

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage contains some basic information about the Umatilla tribe.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Whitman Mission: Cayuse Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find brief descriptions of Cayuse houses, clothing, way of life and more.