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Book 20: Mankiller: A Chief and Her People

 Book
Collection number: 20

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Cherokee Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections includes a large selection of periodicals from publications like the Cherokee Observer, The Cherokee Phoenix, The Cherokee Advocate, and The Journal of Cherokee Studies. It includes an extensive collection of books on Cherokee and Native American history and many binders of historical and genealogical materials as well as a selection of artifacts.

Dates

  • circa 1850-2023

Extent

From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet (5 small boxes of books. 3 large boxes of periodicals and newspapers. 19 large binders of misc. materials, 2 large folders of genealogical material, and artifacts and artwork. Note: approximates. )

Language

English

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix Authors' Note xiii Introduction xv PART 1 ROOTS Chapter 1 Asgaya-dihi 3 Chapter 2 Origins 15 Chapter 3 Mankiller Flats 31 Chapter 4 Genesis of Removal 45 PART II TURMOIL Chapter 5 Hard Times 61 Chapter 6 The Trail Where They Cried 75 Chapter 7 Child of the Sixties 97 Chapter 8 Indian Territory 117 PART III BALANCE Chapter 9 Revolution 143 Chapter 10 Searching for Balance 165 Chapter 11 Full Circle 185 Chapter 12 Homeward Bound 207 Chapter 13 Dancing Along the Edge of the Roof 231 Chronology 259 Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Reading 275 Index 283 About the Authors 293

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)