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Howard Wilson 5-cwnt Trade Token

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Howard Wilson 5-cwnt Trade Token
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Howard Wilson was a well-known Indian Trader from Gallup, NM for 54 years. He was respected by Navajos and Anglos alike. Born in Gallup, he spent his entire life in the area. He had several trading posts including Wildcat Trading north of Gallup and Indian Village Store in Churchrock, eight miles east of Gallup. He also served as president of the United Indian Traders Association and was a founder of the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Association in 1922. Simultaneously with his trading, he worked for the Railroad Retirement Board and recruited Navajo workers for the Santa Fe Railroad and processed benefits for the workers. Their office was in Gallup. For years, Howard was a key figure in recruiting Navajo actors and extras for the film industry. He was always a champion for the Navajos. He was also a two-term sheriff and then succeeded by his brother Bobcat. When I was in high school in the 50s, I delivered Coca-Cola to his store in Churchrock. He and my dad were good friends, and I always enjoyed their stories and banters about the trading business. Both were excellent and popular traders.
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