Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Southern Indian Studies"
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18709
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Although the organization of the eastern Cherokees in the was very loose, ceremonies and forms played a large part in the all aspects of war, from declaration to making of peace.
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18710
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During the colonial period, the British attempted to maintain friendly relations with the Cherokees in the international struggle for American soil. In an attempt to move cooperatively against a common enemy, southern colonies, including North Carolina were authorized to devastate the Cherokee nation in all settlements. This article describes this destructive expedition and bearing on the immediate Cherokee in the vicinity of the town of Nununyi.
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Southern Indian Studies
(NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 2 Issue 2, Oct 1950,
p54-64, bibl
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18711
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In 1939 a site near Salisbury was discovered to hold an unusual quantity of buried Native American artifacts. Although the site is now usually under water due to the construction of the High Rock Dam, materials from the site are of the Uwharrie type.
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Southern Indian Studies
(NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 5 Issue , Oct 1953,
p3-20, il, map, f
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29075
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An archeological survey in Central Florida is described. The purpose of the survey was to find and recognize Seminole archaeological material. The survey around the areas of Gainesville and at spots along the St. Johns River is described. The surveyors were specifically looking for remains of Seminole pottery. The team did not have any luck around Gainesville but found several significant sites along the St. Johns River.
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Southern Indian Studies
(NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 1 Issue 2, October 1949,
p35-37
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29100
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This is the first study that includes an adequate description of the stone pipes of the Cherokee peoples in nineteenth century North Carolina. The stone pipe is called a ganc nawa and is the only form recognized by some older Cherokee informants a traditional form. The pipes are made of green or grey steatite or of grey-black shale and sometimes of soapstone. The study includes photographs of stone pipes, the locations where they were made, descriptions of the pipes, and information gathered from interviews with Cherokee informants.
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Southern Indian Studies
(NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 1 Issue 2, October 1949,
p43-61
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29101
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This issue is devoted to a study of Pamunkey pottery. The traditional procedures for the making of the pottery are described including the preparation of materials and the manufacturing procedures. Also discussed is the archaeological evidence of the pottery and recent developments in the field, along with historical data.
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29102
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The author attempts to explain Judaculla Rock and its petroglyphs. The rock is believed to be of Cherokee origin and is located in Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina. An explanation of the mythical Cherokee character Judaculla or Tsul-ka-lu is first described. The author then follows by explaining that he believes the rock is a picture-map of the battle of Tal-i-wa fought in 1755. Evidence for his theory is provided.
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29103
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This article is meant as a follow-up to the “Judaculla Rock” article by Hiram C. Wilburn in Southern Indian Studies, Volume 4, pages 19-21. The article addresses the geographical locations of Judaculla Rock and other natural features and tries to explain the meanings of these natural features and objects. These natural features and objects are related to the Cherokee mythical creature or character Judaculla. The mythology of the Judaculla is also explained.
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9.A Cherokee Migration Fragment by Corkran, David H. Southern Indian Studies Vol. 4 Issue , Oct 1952
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29104
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A fragment of the Cherokee migration story presented to Alexander Long in 1717 is provided and then analyzed. The story’s explanation of the Cherokee migration seems unlikely from a contemporary perspective because of claims about their ancient writing system, their diet, and a migration pattern from east to west. All of these seem unlikely for various reasons, but the author focuses on the migration pattern. However, when considered the geography in the tale from a different perspective, this could be an account of an Indian crossing from Northeast Asia into northwestern North America.
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29105
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The Cherokee peoples’ religious views of fire and the sun are analyzed. The article uses the observations of Cherokee religious practices observed and written by Alexander Longe in 1725, James Adair in 1775, and John Howard Payne and Dr. Samuel Butrick between 1825 and 1840. The observations discuss the fire and sun cults within Cherokee religious practices.
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29106
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The article looks to disprove the idea that Cherokee religious beliefs descended from Mayan or Aztec beliefs. The Cherokee’s belief in the Supreme Being and their high god concept has greater parallels with American Indian tribes of North America and is possibly derived from Asiatic patterns of belief. The Supreme Being and its characteristics are compared with modern Western gods, Mexican tribe’s gods, and ancient Asian people’s gods. Color, dress, ornamentation, symbolism, fertility, and politics, are all discussed in relation to the Supreme Being and his influence on Cherokee religion.
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29107
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An account of the archeological excavation of the Lower Cherokee settlement of Estatoe is provided. Maps show the location of the settlement. Illustrations and photographs show the excavation of dwellings and their floor plans. Photographs of Lamar pottery types and clay pipes are also provided along with tables of inventories of Indian and historic materials found at the site. Estatoe’s contribution to the understanding of Cherokee history and archaeology are noted.
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29108
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The modern tribal dances of the Eastern Cherokee native to Western North Carolina are described. The Women’s, Bear, Horse, and Friendship or Dilsti dances are specifically described. How these dances are influenced by common stereotypes and their similarities to the dances of other tribes are also described.
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29109
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The parallels between cultures of American Indians groups and native Asian peoples are highlighted through shared religious mythology and related linguistic patterns. The importance of the serpent and turtle as symbols in both cultures are discussed in depth along with the Flood myth or archetype. Also discussed are the consonant sounds present in the words water and serpent and their presence in the languages of Asiatic peoples and American Indians. One group highlighted in connection to the Asiatic cultures is the Cherokee of the Eastern United States.
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29116
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The article presents two notices from 1868 written by Will Thomas conveying his instructions to Cherokee leaders in Qualla. Thomas owned a trading post at Qualla. The notices were recently discovered in the Bureau of American Ethnology archives and illustrate how Thomas carried out written communication with Cherokee leaders.
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