William Holland Thomas III Collection

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William Holland Thomas III Collection

1844-1968

https://wcu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/397

The collection contains photocopies of correspondence and legal documents regarding the controversy over land titles held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The materials probably were collected by William Holland Thomas III, grandson of William Holland Thomas, who was the first Indian agent for the Eastern Band. The collection also contains genealogical data. The family tree of George W. Bryson and his wife Polly Anna Conley is outlined. The materials in this addition are pertinent to William Holland Thomas and various aspects relating to his work with the Cherokee Indians. This collection is composed of the following types of items: Correspondence, diaries, legal papers, and other related items.

.5 linear feet

eng, Latn

Western Carolina University, Hunter Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11658002

Western Carolina University, Hunter Library

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

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"The Qualla Boundary is the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Cherokee people do not live on a reservation, which is land given to a native American tribe by the federal government. Instead, in the 1800’s, the tribal members purchased 57,000 acres of property. This land, called the Qualla Boundary, is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and kept in trust by the federal government. Qualla Boundary encompasses untouched mountains, rivers, and forests and is located next to th...