Record #:

29075

Author(s):

Goggin, John M.

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Southern Indian Studies (NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 1 Issue 2, October 1949, p35-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Native Americans; Indians of North America

Record #:

29100

Author(s):

Witthoft, John

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Southern Indian Studies (NoCar E 78.S55 S6), Vol. 1 Issue 2, October 1949, p43-61 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Cherokee County--Antiquities