Robert H. Ruby was both physician and independent scholar. Along with John A. Brown, he was coauthor of numerous books, including Indians of the Pacific Northwest: A History. John A. Brown was Professor Emeritus of History at Wenatchee Valley College, Washington. He is coauthor of numerous books, including Indians of the Pacific Northwest: A History. William L. Lang is Professor of History at Portland State University, Oregon. Roberta Conner is Director of Tam stslikt Cultural Institute and a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

