Articles and Manuscripts 1936-1986
Scope and Content Note
Desert Magazine, May 1949. Includes "Black Magic of the Cahuilla" (p. 10) with photo of fire eater Ambrosia. May 1949
"The High Country" (Autumn 1971). Includes article "Cave of the Seven Ollas" by Paul Wilhelm. Two copies. 1971
"Portrait of an Oldtime Prospector" (Indio Daily News, 7/17-18/1965 p. 7) and "Teachers Departure Brings Poetic Lament" July 17-18, 1965
"The Cool, Mysterious Pieces of Paradise" by Gene Cannoy. May 25, 1975
Pinyon Gazetter: A Mountain Magazine (Fall 1975). Includes "Adoption of Plants" by Paul Wilhelm (p. 16). 1975
Desert Magazine November 1946
Desert Magazine June 1978
"Desert Wonderland: Letters, Notes, Journal" 1936
"Desert's greatest bloomin' tree, Ironwood" May 14, 1981
Part 1: "Chia: Miracle Plant of the Indian Tribes," Part 2: "Chia: Wonder Plant for Indians" (8-4-83) July 30, 1983
Correspondence relating to the shipment of ore and Edom Hill via the Sourthern Pacific Railroad. 1939
"A Weatherly Interlude: Elements on Rampage"
"The Migrations of the Santa Rosa Indians, familiar with the food and medicine properties of every plant in their enviroment"
"Principal Points of Interest" and "The Evil Spirit of Mt. San Jacinto"
"Idyllwild and Mt. San Jacinto: The Elysium of the Southwest"
Receipt for shirt, pants, shoe laces, shoes, and box. December 29, 1938
Western Union Telegram to Paul Wilhelm re: sample shipment via Southern Pacific Railroad January 25, 1939
Letter: Lucile Weight to Paul Wilhelm October 7, 1986
"Indians hunted rocks years before pioneers." Includes note that "these" are in possession of Ric Wilhelm, Paul Wilhelm's nephew. November 20, 1980
"A Famous Desert Swap...how Louis Wilhelm traded a span of mules and a wagon for the Thousand Palms Oasis..." by Paul Wilhelm September 1960
"Desert Lore: Annual Trek to San Jacinto's Peak" by Paul Wilhelm
"Vagabond House at 1000 Palms Oasis" by Paul Wilhelm
Clipping showing photo of stagecoach
"Tales of the Cahuillas" by Paul Wilhelm
Photocopy of image: Paul Wilhelm on donkey (1940s) 1940s
"Laguna Pueblos Adopt Wilhelm Blood Brother"
"Desert Lore: Others Should Emulate Indians' Respect for All Living Things" by Paul Wilhelm
"Indians Teach Crafts, Art, Cahuilla Tounge" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: The True Facts Behind the Famed 'Willie Boy' Affair" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: 'Gone Away From Here' Country Brings Lament" by Paul Wilhelm
"Historic Mojave Road Still Largely Visible" by Paul Wilhelm
The Grail Magazine. Includes article "Lourdes -- Window of Heaven" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 329 November 1945
"Teachers Departure Brings Poetic Lament" by Paul Wilhelm
"Marble Mountains call to fossil hunters"
"Desert Lore: Billy Soza Was One of Many Who Served Their Country Well" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: The Saga of Ira Hayes and the Famous Flag Raising" by Paul Wilhelm November 11-12, 1967
"Early desert teachers were true pioneers" by Paul Wilhelm
"A Vivid Description of Life on the Old American Frontier" by Paul Wilhelm November 23, 1968
"Desert's Chroniclers Record History and Traditions" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 9 September 25-26, 1965
"Most Amazing Story of West Revealed in Adams' Diggings" by Paul Wilhelm
"August brings pageant of desert pomp, color" by Paul Wilhelm
"Paul Wilhelm's Desert Column" by Paul Wilhelm March 1, 1955
"New school preserves teacher's loving spirit" by Paul Wilhelm October 30, 1986
"Desert Lore: Last Battle Between Indians, Whites at Lower Willows" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Four-Day Trip Through the Mohave Desert Area Told" by Paul Wilhelm November 4-5, 1967
Grocery receipt, 1930s
"Desert Lore: Trek to 'Law's Camp' rewarding for hikers" by Paul Wilhelm September 1, 1983
"Snakes alive -- desert areas home for variety of serpents" by Paul Wilhelm
"BLM rangers help preserve Southland wilderness areas" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Le Conte thrasher: Elusive as a mirage" by Paul Wilhelm
"Broken artifacts take on new lure"
"Bell brothers find bear" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 11 March 19, 1977
"Desert Lore: 'Jackrabbit Homesteads' Lure City Folks to Mytic Lands" by Paul Wilhelm March 19, 1977
"Desert Lore: The Nutritive Value of Plant Life in the Desert" by Paul Wilhelm
"Note 3: Indio Index"
"Note 2: Justice of the Peace"
"Note 1: Schools"
Letter: Ten Williamson to Paul Wilhelm re: for information about Coachella Valley Indian reservations. Summarizes history of establishment of Cahuilla reservations. March 12, 1962
"The Desert Cahuillas of the Pushwalla Thousand Palms Area" by Paul Wilhelm. Discusses Cahuilla sites and archaeological remains in the Thousand Palms area.
"Desert Lore: Indian legend preserved through modern retellings" by Paul Wilhelm
"Valley boaters offered free safety inspections" by John Power
"Desert Lore: The True Facts Behing the Famed 'Willie Boy' Affairs" by Paul Wilhelm
"Early Cahuillas knew how to live off the land" by Paul Wilhelm
"Reflections at a Wake in the Heart of an Indian Reservation" by Paul Wilhelm January 11, 1969
"Desert Lore: Indians Clearly Marked Transition From Age of Boyhood to Man" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Arrowheads Easy to Make -- If You Happen to be an Indian" by Paul Wilhelm
"Indian Historian Spreads Word About Cahuilla Tribe in Desert" March 6, 1983
"Desert Lore: Gone Away From Here Country Brings Lament" by Paul Wilhelm March 6, 1983
"Preservation of Heritage: Why Indians Want Village at Ventura Park" November 23, 1972
"Proud Indian Tribe Held Power in Desert Empire" p. 19A. Discusses how the Levi family name came to be as a result of employment by the Southern Pacific Railroad. February 16, 1967
List of names and relationships
Palm Springs Villager. Contains article on Cahuilla rock art and trails. February 1958
Westways, July 1944. Includes article "Fiesta Time at Santa Rosa" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 10. July 1944
"Desert Lore: Peace-loving Cahuilla built empire in desert" by Paul Wilhelm September 2, 1982
"Ah Peh Put Te' Means Columnist is Papago Indian's Godfather" by Paul Wilhelm September 2, 1982
"Indian Tale Explains Why Sky is So High" by Paul Wilhelm
"Indians Teach Crafts, Art, Cahuilla Tongue" by Paul Wilhelm
"Indians Have Something to Teach Us" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 9 JUly 14, 1961
"Pioneer's death sliced ties to Laws Camp" by Bill Jennings
"Paul Wilhelm's Desert Column" October 2, 1956
"Indian Ceremonials Give Hope, Says Medicine Man"
"Indian Ceremonials Give Hope, Says Medicine Man"
"Desert Lore: Trip up Mt. San Jacinto reveals beauty of nature" August 31, 1981
"Desert Lore: Wintertime stargazers get an eyeful in desert" January 12, 1984
"Desert Lore: Basque Shepherd Finds Desert Lonely" March 2, 1968
"Tale of the missing Valentine ends after the loss of years" by Paul Wilhelm, p. 15 February 14, 1981
Envelope: addressed to Paul Wilhelm. February 3, 1939
Letter: Grace Dixon to Paul Wilhelm. February 1950
To Paul Wilhelm. Outlines the early transportation systems through the Valley with dates. February 2
The Catholic World (magazine). Includes the poem "The Street of Your Love" by Paul Wilhelm December 1945
"President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's SHANGRI-LA in Indio, California: Fact or Fiction? Did past President Franklin D. Roosevelt sleep here?...or just Eleanor?"
"Desert Lore: Indio pioneer helped open CV to settlement" by Paul Wilhelm March 17, 1983
"Calling Dr. Tinkham a familiar refain for desert nature-lovers" by Paul Wilhelm September 6, 1984
"Desert Lore: Commonplace events made Valley special" by Paul Wilhelm September 6, 1984
"Desert Lore: New Street Will Carry Name of Pioneer Father of Indio" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Indio school in 1910 a far cry from today" by Paul Wilhelm October 6, 1983
"Desert Lore: Old Indians Recall Big Hunts, Tell Cahuilla Tribal Legends" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Out of Desert Silence Comes An Air of Mystery and Magic" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Mighty Indian Guardians, Like Desert, Will Remain Forever" by Paul Wilhelm
"For Bud Clark, days on trail are vivid memory" August 23, 1985
"Cupenos turn adversity into advantage for tribe"
"Desert Lore: New Book is Rich in Indian History" by Paul Wilhelm July 3-4, 1965
"Legend of Thousand Palms lives on among Indian tribes"
"Indian Boys Go Forth, Seek Guiding Visions" by Paul Wilhelm
"Thousand Palms Canyon is Rich in Early Indian Culture, Historical Finds" p. 12 February 15, 1955
"Early Settlers Found Artifacts in Abundance: Indian Relics Become Priceless Collections" by Paul Wilhelm February 10, 1960
"Postscript: Indian Group Builds Pride as Community Rises in Brushland" December 5, 1977
"Rockhouse Canyon still home to legends of Cahuilla Indians" by Paul Wilhelm December 16
"Desert Lore: Question For Seven Painted Ollas (First of Three Part Series)" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Question For Seven Painted Ollas (Second of Three Part Series)" by Paul Wilhelm
"Desert Lore: Question For Seven Painted Ollas (End of Series)" by Paul Wilhelm
"Pinyon harvest time finds local Indians on campout" by Paul Wilhelm
"Cahuilla Tribe renowned for horticultural ability" by Paul Wilhelm
"Goldenbush blooms signal the changing of seasons" by Paul Wilhelm
"Spectacular smoke tree displays greet wanderers" by Paul Wilhelm
"Flowers That Go Bloom in the Night" by Betty Snyder and a poem "Autumn Ends" by Helen Christensen. Along with an envelope addressed to Paul Wilhelm with the words "Cerius Cacti" written on the front, from Francine? October 1983
"Desert shrub re-discovered:Jojoba was'good medicine' for Indians" and an envelope addressed to Paul Wilhelm with the word "Jojoba" written on the front, from Francine? January 28, 1982