Background
Holmes, Willa B. was born on July 18, 1929 in Sterling, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Arthur Bruce and Zelma DeForest Robbins.
(The petroglyph called :She Who Watches: is scratched into...)
The petroglyph called :She Who Watches: is scratched into a pillar of rock overlooking the Columbia River near The Dalles Dam. Wishram legends of Tsagaglalal, Coyote and others are interwoven in this charming narrative about the origin of the all-seeing image in the stone. Based on the oral traditions of the Wishram people translated and transcribed by Anthropologist, Edward Sapir and Photographer, Edward Curtis. Beautifully illustrated by Native American Artist, Anderson Benally. Color illustrations. Foreword. Notes. Bibliography. Pronunciation key.
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Holmes, Willa B. was born on July 18, 1929 in Sterling, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Arthur Bruce and Zelma DeForest Robbins.
Associate of Arts, Mount Hood Community College, 1969. Bachelor of Science, Portland State University, 1971. Master of Science Education, Portland State University, 1975.
Reporter, photographer Aurora Advocate, Colorado, 1961—1964. Teacher high school Portland Public Schools, Oregon, 1966—1987.
(The petroglyph called :She Who Watches: is scratched into...)
Foster parent Colorado Family and Children's Services, Denver, 1957-1964, member, Com.Juvenile Justice, Oregon 1968-1972. Volunteer League of Women Voters Emco, League of Women Voters Aurora Company, 1950-1964, 65-98. Board directors Friends Multnomah County Library., Portland, 1994-1999.
Member of Society Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Willamette Writers.
Married Thomas A. Holmes, June 26, 1948. Children: Michael deForest, Steven T., Christina Holmes-Baker, David.