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Show i '. ! . . ! 3 C; . as h u!&my x . ... . J f T---. , -. - 'presi i L - ' -..7--" .' Plan - " " ;u -. ' m "v- IMr- er. Hiat's Trading Co. HS Experts in the Field Fl J.-jv a Although Hiatt's Indian Trading Company isje, :iJ to the Moab area, the business has gained a foe " reputation among Indian craftsmen over the pas! a' years. Mr. Wallace Hiatt and his wife Alice, wJ :ecW selling Indian crafts on their ranches about 50 ; tif ago and following sale of the ranches, Mr.'ffi n k! worked as business manager for the Mescalei Br Apache for several years and later for the Navajo " Jose tribe- ' A Vol During this time, Mr. Hiatt helped these Inifehrs set up their handicraft sales along with other bus-s in -iness enterprises. His work helped to give the In- ' ' dians a chance to get on their feet financially nj - he became very familiar with their finest arts and :30V: crafts. " Following this, Mr. Hiatt established HiaG's 3j1 Trading Co. in Laguna Beach, Calif, in 1958, the'.." first such Indian trading post to be established ia southern California. Mr. Hiatt also operated tradbj posts in Tucson and Williams, Arizona. W" Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt's daughter and her husband, Jon and Sarah Mondale, purchased the company ari Q, operated the California trading post from the to'. it was started until just recently when they moved to Moab. Another daughter, Mary Anne and her has- band, Hilton Walker, will also be working at ii Moab facility. All are well acquainted with India workmanship and will be happy to help resident and visitors in selecting a piece of jewelry or other Indian goods. fOf Over the years, Hiatt's has become known (or their quality and in all cases they strive to carry 535 only the finest of Indian goods. Some items from ii Mexico and South American Indians are included : in the stock of merchandise at Hiatt's, all finely " handcrafted. Also on display are a number of books of in- f terest to a visitor to this part of the country. These books are designed to give the reader an insight into not only Indian lore, but scenery of the Amer-ican Amer-ican West. f After many years in the business, the Hiatt's V have come to know quality workmanship and it is w ith such quality that they deal. Whether you are an experienced connoisseur of Indian crafts, or a novice, dealing with a w ell known, reputable firm can make your experience more rewarding. Stop in at Hiatt s on South Highway 163 near Moab Lanes, and take advantage of their years of experience in malting j your choice for a distinctive gift of momento of your trip through Canyonlands Country. |